Usually means: Switches between two stable states.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (bistable)

▸ adjective:  Having two stable states.
▸ noun:  (computing, electronics) A flip-flop.

Similar:
quasistable, stabilizable, mechanostable, mesostable, togglable, semistationary, fixed, unstable, labile, reversible, more...

Opposite:
monostable, unstable, continuous

Types:
flip-flop, toggle switch, bistable relay, bistable latch, more...

Phrases:
bistable multivibrator, bistable circuit, more...

Adjectives:
type, first, basic, simple, second, conventional, optically, clocked, triggered, next, inherently

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Similar:
quasistable, stabilizable, mechanostable, mesostable, togglable, semistationary, fixed, unstable, labile, reversible, more...

Opposite:
monostable, unstable, continuous

Types:
flip-flop, toggle switch, bistable relay, bistable latch, more...

Phrases:
bistable multivibrator, bistable circuit, more...

Adjectives:
type, first, basic, simple, second, conventional, optically, clocked, triggered, next, inherently



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