meq

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Definition Noun : - Milliequivalent : A unit of measurement equal to one-thousandth (1/1000) of an equivalent, used primarily in chemistry and medicine to express the amount of a substance that can combine with or replace one mole of hydrogen ions or react with a corresponding amount of another substance. It is a measure of chemical combining power. Usage The term "meq" is a standard abbreviati...