milliequivalent

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Definition Noun : A unit of measurement equal to one thousandth (1/1000) of an equivalent, used primarily in chemistry and medicine to express the reactive capacity or combining power of a substance, especially electrolytes in biological fluids. Usage The term "milliequivalent" is used to quantify the amount of a substance based on its chemical combining power (its equivalent weight), rather th...