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equilateral triangle
Subject:
Mathematics

a triangle with three equal sides and three equal angles (60º).

equilibrium constant
Subject:
Physical Sciences

the ratio of the concentration of the products to the concentration of the reactants in a...

equilibrium price (EP)
Subject:
Economics

the equilibrium point where there is no shortage or surplus

equinox
Subject:
Geography

the day on which the overhead sun is directly over the equator

equities
Subject:
Business Studies

another name for shares of companies.

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