Definition of Foot-poundal

1. Noun. A unit of work equal to a force of one poundal moving through a distance of one foot.

Generic synonyms: Energy Unit, Heat Unit, Work Unit

Definition of Foot-poundal

1. Noun. (dated) A unit of work done when by a force of one poundal moves through a distance of one foot ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Foot-poundal

1. A unit measure of energy expended, or work done, when a force of 1 poundal displaces a body 1 foot in the direction of the force. It is equal to about 0.01 calorie. (12 Sep 2002)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Foot-poundal

fooster
foot
foot-and-mouth disease
foot-and-mouth disease virus
foot-and-mouth disease virus vaccines
foot-dragging
foot-draggings
foot-drop
foot-fall
foot-in-mouth disease
foot-lambert
foot-pound
foot-pound-second
foot-pound-second system
foot-poundal (current term)
foot-slog
foot-tapping
foot-ton
foot and mouth
foot bones
foot brake
foot brakes
foot candle
foot deformities
foot dermatoses
foot doctor
foot fault
foot faults
foot feed

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