Stokes

[ stohks ]

noun

1. Carl B(urton), 1927–1996, U.S. politician: the first Black mayor of a major U.S. city (Cleveland, Ohio, 1967–71).
2. Sir Frederick Wilfrid Scott, 1860–1927, British inventor and engineer.
3. Sir George Gabriel, 1819–1903, British physicist and mathematician, born in Ireland.

stokes

/ stəʊks /

noun

1. the cgs unit of kinematic viscosity, equal to the viscosity of a fluid in poise divided by its density in grams per cubic centimetre. 1 stokes is equivalent to 10 ^–4square metre per second St

Stokes

¹

1. Irish mathematician and physicist who investigated the wave theory of light and described the phenomena of diffraction (1849) and fluorescence (1852) and the nature of x-rays. He also investigated fluid dynamics, developing the modern theory of motion of viscous fluids. A unit of kinematic viscosity is named for him.

stokes

²

/ stōks /

, Plural stokes

1. The unit of kinematic viscosity in the centimeter-gram-second system, measured in square centimeters per second.
2. See more at viscosity

Word History and Origins

Origin of Stokes¹

C20: named after Sir George Stokes (1819–1903), British physicist

Example Sentences

But even though Stokes is a big fan, he acknowledges it might be too early to tell whether the fashion industry will embrace him.

From The Daily Beast

Stokes says he was disappointed when one of the mainstream underwear brands passed on the idea.

From The Daily Beast

Dudley ‘Tal’ Stokes, founding member of the team, answers questions on what really happened.

From The Daily Beast

“After the trial and the appeals it is easy to ask yourself what could we have done better,” said Stokes.

From The Daily Beast

He has been living in Europe in recent years, but maintains a high profile—and stokes his fan base--online.

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“If we have to stay here long, we shall be frozen to death,” said poor Stokes, his teeth chattering with cold and fear.

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In May 1916 a light trench-mortar battery, consisting of four Stokes mortars, was formed for each brigade.

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During the following day the 153rd Brigade co-operated in an attack on Longueval by rifle and machine-gun and Stokes mortar fire.

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On one occasion over 1200 rounds of Stokes mortar bombs were fired in a single day by one light trench-mortar battery.

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She was a little disappointed in the big law firm of Marvin, Phelps & Stokes as she hung up the receiver.

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