cgs

Thân thiện

A scientist uses the cgs system to record data in her notebook.

Definition

Noun: - A system of measurement: "cgs" is an abbreviation for the "centimeter-gram-second" system, a metric system of physical units where the fundamental units for length, mass, and time are the centimeter, gram, and second, respectively.

Usage

• "cgs" is used as a noun to refer to this specific system of units, primarily in scientific and technical contexts. It is often contrasted with other systems like the MKS (meter-kilogram-second) or SI (International System of Units).

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "cgs units": This is the most common usage, specifying the particular units derived from the cgs system (e.g., dyne for force, erg for energy).
  • The viscosity was measured in poise, a unit from the cgs system.

Variants and Related Words

• CGS system: A fuller name for the same system.
• Centimeter-gram-second system: The full, unabbreviated name.

Synonyms

• Centimeter-gram-second system: The full term.
• Gaussian units: A related system of electromagnetic units often used within the cgs framework.

Notes

• "cgs" is typically written in lowercase. It functions as a singular noun (e.g., "The cgs is a system...").
• This term is now considered somewhat historical or specialized, as the SI system is the modern international standard.

Học thuật

Noun

1. system of measurement based on centimeters and grams and seconds

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