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STOKES [2 records]

Record 1 2001-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
DEF

The cgs unit of kinematic viscosity being that of a fluid which has a viscosity of one poise and a density of one gram per cubic centimeter.

OBS

Symbol St (formerly S). Also known as lentor (deprecated usage); stokes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
DEF

Unité C.G.S. de viscosité cinématique.

CONT

Viscosité cinématique. Symbole de l'unité SI : m²/s (mètre carré par seconde) ou mm²/s (millimètre carré par seconde). Le stoke(s) (St) et le centistoke(s) (cSt) ne doivent plus être utilisés. 1 mm²/s = 0,01 St.

OBS

1 stoke = 1 poise cm³ g[exposant]-1.

Spanish

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Record 2 1977-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
CONT

Hydrated ions (stokes): The ions with a weak ionic potential representing the soluble hydrated cations, e.g., Ca, Mg, Ba.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
CONT

Ions hydratés (stokes) : Les ions à faible potentiel ionique représentant les cations solubles hydratés. Ex.: Ca, Mg, Ba.

Spanish

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