unstable
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While fluid membranes support fusion, they can also become unstable during freeze-thaw-induced stress, leading to leakage.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026
Some owners report losses of 25-40% since the war began, and say they are uncertain how long they can continue if supplies remain unstable.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
But for someone unstable, hearing it often enough can lower the psychological barrier to acting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
When the earth layers of the cliffside move, oxygen can interact with unstable compounds in the rocks — including iron sulfides — which produces a lot of heat during the oxidation process.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Papá oiled it and set up his barbershop in the shed, using an unstable wooden box as a chair.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
Vocabulary lists containing unstable
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