equation
[ ih-kwey-zhuhn, -shuhn ]
/ ɪˈkweɪ ʒən, -ʃən /
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noun
the act of equating or making equal; equalization: the symbolic equation of darkness with death.
equally balanced state; equilibrium.
Mathematics. an expression or a proposition, often algebraic, asserting the equality of two quantities.
Also called chemical equation .Chemistry. a symbolic representation showing the kind and amount of the starting materials and products of a reaction.
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Origin of equation
OTHER WORDS FROM equation
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British Dictionary definitions for equation
equation
/ (ɪˈkweɪʒən, -ʃən) /
noun
Derived forms of equation
equational, adjectiveequationally, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific definitions for equation
equation
[ ĭ-kwā′zhən ]
Mathematics A written statement indicating the equality of two expressions. It consists of a sequence of symbols that is split into left and right sides joined by an equal sign. For example, 2 + 3 + 5 = 10 is an equation.
Chemistry A written representation of a chemical reaction, in which the symbols and amounts of the reactants are separated from those of the products by an equal sign, arrow, or a set of opposing arrows. For example, Ca(OH)2 + H2SO4 = CaSO4 + 2H2O, is an equation.
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Cultural definitions for equation
equation
An expression of equality between two formulas in mathematics. The two formulas are written with an equal sign between them: 2 + 2 = 4 is an equation, as is E = mc2.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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