equation

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BrE /ɪˈkweɪʒn/ AmE /ɪˈkeɪʒn/

noun en → es

1 MATHEMATICS [singular] B1

a statement that two sets of numbers or symbols are equal in value

ecuación, igualdad matemática

  • an equation of something

Collocations solve an equation · equation of motion

  • The equation x + 2 = 5 is a simple example.

    La ecuación x + 2 = 10 es un ejemplo sencillo.

2 BALANCE [singular] B1

a situation in which different things are equal or balanced

equilibrio, balanceo

  • an equation of something

Collocations find an equation between two things · keep the equation in a situation

  • Finding the right equation between work and leisure is important.

    Encontrar el equilibrio correcto entre trabajo y ocio es importante.

3 CHEMISTRY [singular] C1

a statement showing the relationship between different substances in a chemical reaction

ecuación química, reacción química

  • an equation of something

Collocations chemical equation · balance a chemical equation

  • The chemical equation for water is H2O.

    La ecuación química del agua es H2O.