equivalent weight

Noun

Meaning

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

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Synonyms

equivalent eq combining weight gram equivalent equal weight equivalents adjacent weight analogous weight identical weight equal importance associated weight closest weight comparable weight epoxide equivalent weight epoxy equivalent weight
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Hypernyms

atomic weight atomic mass relative atomic mass

Examples

For example, 65% ammonium dynamite with a 20% cartridge strength would mean the stick was equal to an equivalent weight strength of 20% ANFO. Source: Internet

This also allows them to sustain a higher metabolic rate than most equivalent weight mammals. Source: Internet

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