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Pronunciation : E*quiv"a*lence
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. ?quivalence, LL. aequivalentia.]
Definition : 1. The condition of being equivalent or equal; equality of worth, value, signification, or force; as, an equivalence of definitions.

2. Equal power or force; equivalent amount.

3. (Chem.) (a) The quantity of the combining power of an atom, expressed in hydrogen units; the number of hydrogen atoms can combine with, or be exchanged for; valency. See Valence. (b) The degree of combining power as determined by relative weight. See Equivalent, n., 2. [R.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : E*quiv"a*lence
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To be equivalent or equal to; to counterbalance. [R.] Sir T. Browne.

t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913