eq
- n the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen
equador laurel
- n large tropical American tree of the genus Cordia grown for its abundant creamy white flowers and valuable wood
equal-area map projection
- n a map projection in which quadrilaterals formed by meridians and parallels have an area on the map proportional to their area on the globe
equal-area projection
- n a map projection in which quadrilaterals formed by meridians and parallels have an area on the map proportional to their area on the globe
equal opportunity
- n the right to equivalent opportunities for employment regardless of race or color or sex or national origin
equal protection of the laws
- n a right guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment to the US Constitution and by the due-process clause of the Fifth Amendment