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: the unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second system equal to the force that would give a free mass of one gram an acceleration of one centimeter per second per second
Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French, shortened from Greek dýnamis "power" — more at dynamic entry 1
First Known Use
circa 1873, in the meaning defined above
Cite this Entry
“Dyne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dyne. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
dyne
noun
: the unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second system equal to the force that would give a free mass of one gram an acceleration of one centimeter per second squared
Medical Definition
dyne
noun
: the unit of force in the cgs system equal to the force that would give a free mass of one gram an acceleration of one centimeter per second per second
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