equivalent weight

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Noun equivalent weight has 1 sense

equivalent, equivalent weight, combining weight, eq - 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
--₁ is a kind of atomic weight, relative atomic mass

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Equivalent Weight

Description:

The term "equivalent weight" refers to the measure of the mass of a substance that will react with or replace one mole of hydrogen ions (H+) or electrons. It is a concept commonly used in chemistry to determine the stoichiometry of reactions and calculate the amount of reactants needed for a chemical reaction.

Examples:

As a noun:

The equivalent weight of oxygen is 8 grams.
When calculating the concentration of a solution, it is important to know the equivalent weight of the solute.

As an adjective:

You should use an equivalent-weight resistor to replace the damaged one in the circuit.
When substituting ingredients in a recipe, make sure to use equivalent-weight measurements to maintain the flavor balance.

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