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equivalent definition
equiva·lent (ē kwiv′ə lənt, i-)
adjective
- equal in quantity, value, force, meaning, etc.
- Chem. having the same valence
- Geom. equal in area, volume, etc., but not of the same shape
Etymology: ME < OFr < LL aequivalens, prp. of aequivalere, to have equal power: see equi- & value
noun
- an equivalent thing
- Chem.
- the quantity by weight (of a substance) that combines with 8 grams of oxygen or 1.008 grams of hydrogen
- the weight obtained by dividing the atomic weight by the valence
Related Forms:
- equivalently equiv′a·lently adverb
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