equivalent weight
ɪˈkwɪvələnt weɪt
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Definition of equivalent weight - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
chemistryTECH.atomic weight divided by valenceTECH.
  • The equivalent weight of sodium is calculated for reactions.
2.
standard comparisonTECH.weight combining with 8g oxygen or 1.00797g hydrogenTECH.
  • Calculate the equivalent weight using the oxygen standard.
combining weight gram equivalent
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Expressions with equivalent

equivalent wordn.
word with the same meaning as another
'Happy' is an equivalent word for 'joyful'.
spousal equivalentn.
person in a committed relationship similar to marriage
Her employer extended health benefits to her spousal equivalent.
spouse equivalentn.
person you live with in a long-term relationship
She listed her spouse equivalent on the insurance form.
approximately equivalentadj.
almost the same in value or effect, but not completely identical
Two solutions with different concentrations can be approximately equivalent in acidity.
carbon equivalentn.
measure converting different emissions into a common unit based on carbon impact
The report estimated the project’s total carbon equivalent over its lifetime.
cash equivalentn.
short-term, highly liquid investments easily convertible to known cash amount
They invested in cash equivalents to maintain liquidity.

Expressions with weight

carry weightv.
have influence or importance in a situation
His opinion carries weight in the committee.
dead weightn.
heavy weight that does not move
The crane lowered the dead weight onto the platform.
hold weightv.
support a certain amount of weight physically
The bridge can hold weight up to 10 tons.
weight downv.
add weight to keep something in place
They used stones to weight down the tent.
bear the weight ofv.
carry something heavy without falling or breaking
The bridge can bear the weight of many cars.
carry one's weightv.
do one's fair share of work
Everyone in the team must carry their weight to succeed.
carry the weightv.
to bear a burden or responsibility
She had to carry the weight of the entire project on her shoulders.
carry your weightv.
do your fair share of work
In this group, carry your weight or don't sign up.
collapse under the weightv.
fail or break down due to pressure
The company collapsed under the weight of its financial problems.
feel the weightv.
experience the burden or pressure of something
She began to feel the weight of her responsibilities.

Terms related to equivalent weight

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atomic massmolaritymoleproportionreactivitystoichiometryvalencyatomicbalancechemistrymassmolecular

Terms with equivalent weight included in their meaning

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normaladj.
chemistry
containing one equivalent weight of solute per litre
centnern.
measurement
unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds
centnern.
European countries
unit of weight equivalent to 50 kilograms
gram equivalentn.
chemistry
amount of substance in grams matching equivalent weight
kilotonn.
weight measure
unit of weight equivalent to 1000 metric tons

Examples of equivalent weight in a sentence

  • Understanding equivalent weight is crucial for stoichiometry.
  • The chemist explained the concept of equivalent weight.
  • Understanding equivalent weight is crucial in stoichiometry.

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  1. French:poids équivalent, ...
  2. German:Äquivalentgewicht, ...
  3. Italian:peso equivalente, peso di equivalenza, ...
  4. Spanish:peso equivalente, ...
  5. Portuguese:peso equivalente, ...
  6. Chinese:当量, 化学当量, ...
  7. Japanese:当量, ...
  8. Arabic:وَزْن مُكَافِئ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִשְׁקָל שָׁקוּל, מִשְׁקָל שָׁקוּל, ...
  10. Russian:эквивалентный вес, стандартный вес, ...
  11. Ukrainian:еквівалентна вага, еквівалентна маса, ...
  12. Hindi:समान भार, तुल्य भार, ...

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