eq

Definitions of eq
  1. noun
    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, equivalent, equivalent weight
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    atomic mass, atomic weight, relative atomic mass
    (chemistry) the mass of an atom of a chemical element expressed in atomic mass units
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