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Dyne
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(physics) a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second system of units, equal to the force that would give a mass of one gram an acceleration of one centimeter per second squared
Grammatical Information
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abstract
Composition
Simple
countable
plural form
dynes
Examples
If a force of 1 dyne is applied to a mass of 1 gram, it will accelerate at a rate of 1 centimeter per second squared.
