poundal

noun

pound·​al ˈpau̇n-dᵊl 

: a unit of force equal to the force that would give a free mass of one pound an acceleration of one foot per second per second

Word History

Etymology

pound entry 1 + -al (as in quintal)

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

poundal

noun

pound·​al ˈpau̇nd-ᵊl 

: a unit of force equal to the force that would give a free mass of one pound an acceleration of one foot per second per second