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stokes

Syllabification: (stokes)

Pronunciation: /stōks/

(abbreviation: ST)

Definition of stokes

noun (plural same)

Physics

the cgs unit of kinematic viscosity, corresponding to a dynamic viscosity of 1 poise and a density of 1 gram per cubic centimeter, equivalent to 10^4 square meters per second.