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KINEMATIC VISCOSITY [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Rheology
DEF

The absolute viscosity of a fluid divided by the density of the fluid at the temperature of the viscosity measurement.

CONT

The dimensions of kinematic viscosity are area divided by time; the appropriate units are metre squared per second.

OBS

kinematic viscosity: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Rhéologie
DEF

Quotient de la viscosité dynamique d'un fluide par sa masse volumique à la température considérée.

OBS

viscosité cinématique : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
  • Reología
DEF

Relación entre la viscosidad dinámica o absoluta y la densidad.

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