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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.

Origin:

mid 20th century: from the name of Sir G. Stokes (see Stokes' law)

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Definition of stokes in the British & World English dictionary