cgs
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.
Noun
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system of measurement based on centimeters and grams and seconds
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