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equivalent /equiv·a·lent/ (e-kwiv´ah-lent)

1. having the same value; neutralizing or counterbalancing each other.

2. see under weight .

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migraine equivalent  the presence of the aura associated with a migraine but in the absence of a headache.

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e·quiv·a·lent (-kwv-lnt)

adj.

Equal, as in value, force, or meaning.

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equivalent,

n a state where there is an equal in force, value, measure, or effect; corresponding in function.

equivalent, aluminum,

n the thickness of pure aluminum affording the same radiation attenuation, under specified conditions, as the material or materials being considered.

equivalent, concrete,

n the thickness of concrete having a density of 2.35 g/cm³ that would afford the same radiation attenuation, under specified conditions, as the material or materials being considered.

equivalent, lead,

n the thickness of pure lead that would afford the same radiation attenuation, under specified conditions, as the material or materials being considered.

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equivalent

1. of equal force, power, value, etc.

2. something that has equivalent properties.

3. chemical equivalent.

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chemical equivalent

that weight in grams of a substance that will produce or react with 1 mole of hydrogen ion or 1 mole of electrons. Symbol Eq. The concentrations of electrolytes are often specified in milliequivalents per liter (mEq/l).

epilepsy equivalent

any disturbance, mental or physical, that may take the place of an epileptic seizure.

temperature equivalent

see Table 5.