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Definition of Dyne

1. Noun. A unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 cm/sec/sec to a mass of 1 gram.

Definition of Dyne

1. n. The unit of force, in the C. G. S. (Centimeter Gram Second) system of physical units; that is, the force which, acting on a gram for a second, generates a velocity of a centimeter per second.

Definition of Dyne

1. Noun. A unit of force in the CGS system that is equal to the force which generates a velocity of one centimeter per second acting on one gram for one second. Symbol: dyn. ¹

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Definition of Dyne

1. a unit of force [n -S]

Medical Definition of Dyne

1. The unit of force, in the C. G. S. (Centimeter Gram Second) system of physical units; that is, the force which, acting on a gram for a second, generates a velocity of a centimeter per second. Origin: Formed fr. Gr. Power. See Dynamic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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