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millipoise

noun

Etymology

From milli- + poise.

  1. derived from pēnsum — “to weigh, ponder, think”
  2. derived from pois
  3. derived from pois
  4. inherited from poys
  5. prefixed as millipoise — “milli + poise”

Definitions

  1. A cgs unit of dynamic viscosity, one thousandth of a poise. Symbol

    A cgs unit of dynamic viscosity, one thousandth of a poise. Symbol: mP

    • The range of viscosity of ordinary commercial glues is approximately 30 to 165 millipoises.

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