Synonyms: combining weight, eq, equivalent, equivalent weight
Definition: the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen
Similar words: atomic mass, atomic weight, relative atomic mass
Definition: (chemistry) the mass of an atom of a chemical element expressed in atomic mass units
Synonyms: equivalent
Definition: a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
Usage: send two dollars or the equivalent in stamps
Similar words: noesis, knowledge, cognition
Definition: the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
Synonyms: equivalent, tantamount
Definition: being essentially equal to something
Usage: it was as good as gold; a wish that was equivalent to a command; his statement was tantamount to an admission of guilt
Similar words: equal
Definition: having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
Usage: on equal terms; all men are equal before the law