milliequivalent

mil·li·e·quiv·a·lent

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mil-ee-i-kwiv-uh-luh nt]
- /ˈmɪl i ɪˈkwɪv ə lənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mil-ee-i-kwiv-uh-luh nt]
- /ˈmɪl i ɪˈkwɪv ə lənt/

Definitions of milliequivalent word

noun milliequivalent a unit of measure, applied to electrolytes, that expresses the combining power of a substance. Abbreviation: mEq. 1
noun milliequivalent (chemistry) One thousandth of an equivalent. 1

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Origin of milliequivalent

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; milli- + equivalent

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Parts of speech for Milliequivalent

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milliequivalent popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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