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equivalent
noun(e-quiv-a-lent)
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
Synonyms: combining weight, eq, equivalent weight,
equivalent
adjective(e-quiv-a-lent)
being essentially equal to something
Synonyms: tantamount,
Examples:
A wish that was equivalent to a command.
equivalent
noun(e-quiv-a-lent)
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
Examples:
Send two dollars or the equivalent in stamps.

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