eq
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- noun
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- There are two factors to consider: whether the biosolids are "exceptional quality (EQ)" and whether the preparer has "lost control" of the material.
- EQ-5D-3L score
- EQ product
Examples
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In chemistry, the term eq indicates the amount of a substance that can react with one mole of hydrogen ions.
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Recall that for sewage sludge and sewage sludge-derived products meeting the EQ standards, no labeling or user information is required.
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Options I through 8 are part of the EQ standard.
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Class A pathogen reduction requirements are an EQ standard.
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Whether EQ products are harmful to crops and humans remains controversial.
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For example, a compost with one pollutant over the Table 3 limits would not be an EQ material.
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Only EQ material falls out of the Part 503 regulation when it leaves the control of the preparer.
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For accurate calculations, it is essential to know the eq of each reactant involved in the experiment.
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When determining the eq of a compound, scientists must consider its equivalent weight in the reaction.
Synonyms
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8.1
An amount of a substance that reacts with a set amount of another
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Amount of a substance that reacts with a fixed amount of another substance
Short form that shows things are equal in value, amount, or meaning
Amount of an element that combines with eight parts by weight of oxygen
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word eq is short for equivalent, which comes from the old Latin word aequus meaning 'equal'. In chemistry, eq names an amount that is 'equal' in its chemical effect to a standard amount, so it helps chemists compare how much of different substances will react.