English definition of Equivalent

English to English Dictionary ⇛
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Definition of equivalent

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of equivalent is as below...

Equivalent (n.) That comparative quantity by weight of an element which possesses the same chemical value as other elements, as determined by actual experiment and reference to the same standard. Specifically: (a) The comparative proportions by which one element replaces another in any particular compound; thus, as zinc replaces hydrogen in hydrochloric acid, their equivalents are 32.5 and 1. (b) The combining proportion by weight of a substance, or the number expressing this proportion, in any

Lern More About Equivalent

☛ Wiki Definition of Equivalent

☛ Wiki Article of Equivalent

☛ Google Meaning of Equivalent

☛ Google Search for Equivalent

Needs :: Needs (adv.) Of necessity; necessarily; indispensably; -- often with must, and equivalent to of need..

Mile :: Mile (n.) A certain measure of distance, being equivalent in England and the United States to 320 poles or rods, or 5,280 feet..

Streptothrix :: Streptoneura (n. pl.) An extensive division of gastropod Mollusca in which the loop or visceral nerves is twisted, and the sexes separate. It is nearly to equivalent to Prosobranchiata..

Pehlevi :: Pehlevi (n.) An ancient Persian dialect in which words were partly represented by their Semitic equivalents. It was in use from the 3d century (and perhaps earlier) to the middle of the 7th century, and later in religious writings..

Remunerate :: Remunerate (v. t.) To pay an equivalent to for any service, loss, expense, or other sacrifice; to recompense; to requite; as, to remunerate men for labor..

Equivalent :: Equivalent (a.) Equal in wortir or value, force, power, effect, import, and the like; alike in significance and value; of the same import or meaning..

Pound :: Pound (n.) A British denomination of money of account, equivalent to twenty shillings sterling, and equal in value to about $4.86. There is no coin known by this name, but the gold sovereign is of the same value..

Residue :: Residue (n.) That which remains of a molecule after the removal of a portion of its constituents; hence, an atom or group regarded as a portion of a molecule; -- used as nearly equivalent to radical, but in a more general sense..

Consideration :: Consideration (n.) The cause which moves a contracting party to enter into an agreement; the material cause of a contract; the price of a stripulation; compensation; equivalent.

Subsultive :: Subsulphide (n.) A nonacid compound consisting of one equivalent of sulphur and more than one equivalent of some other body, as a metal..

Lend :: Lend (v. t.) To allow the possession and use of, on condition of the return of an equivalent in kind; as, to lend money or some article of food..

Convert :: Convert (v. t.) To exchange for some specified equivalent; as, to convert goods into money..

Kilolitre :: Kilolitre (n.) A measure of capacity equal to a cubic meter, or a thousand liters. It is equivalent to 35.315 cubic feet, and to 220.04 imperial gallons, or 264.18 American gallons of 321 cubic inches..

Make :: Make (v. t.) To bring about; to bring forward; to be the cause or agent of; to effect, do, perform, or execute; -- often used with a noun to form a phrase equivalent to the simple verb that corresponds to such noun; as, to make complaint, for to complain; to make record of, for to record; to make abode, for to abide, etc..

Answer :: Answer (n.) To be or act an equivalent to, or as adequate or sufficient for; to serve for; to repay..

Short :: Short (superl.) Less important, efficaceous, or powerful; not equal or equivalent; less (than); -- with of..

Worth :: Worth (a.) Equal in value to; furnishing an equivalent for; proper to be exchanged for.

Equivalence :: Equivalence (n.) Equal power or force; equivalent amount.

Spiranthy :: Spirant (n.) A term used differently by different authorities; -- by some as equivalent to fricative, -- that is, as including all the continuous consonants, except the nasals m, n, ng; with the further exception, by others, of the liquids r, l, and the semivowels w, y; by others limited to f, v, th surd and sonant, and the sound of German ch, -- thus excluding the sibilants, as well as the nasals, liquids, and semivowels. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 197-208..

With :: With (prep.) To denote the accomplishment of cause, means, instrument, etc; -- sometimes equivalent to by..