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Record 1 1999-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
DEF

A unit of dynamic viscosity of a fluid in which there is a tangential force of 1 newton per square meter resisting the flow of two parallel layers past each other when their differential velocity is 1 meter per second per meter of separation; equal to 10 poise....

OBS

... used chiefly in France.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
DEF

Unité de viscosité dynamique dans le système M.K.S.A. (...) valant dix poises.

Spanish

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