erg

¹

[ urg ]

noun

, Physics.

1. the centimeter-gram-second unit of work or energy, equal to the work done by a force of one dyne when its point of application moves through a distance of one centimeter in the direction of the force; 10− 7 joule.

erg

²

[ erg ]

noun

, Geology.

1. a vast area covered with sand and shifting dunes, as parts of the Sahara Desert.

ERG

³

abbreviation for

1. electroretinogram.

erg

¹

/ ɜːɡ /

noun

1. informal.
   short for ergometer

erg

²

/ ɜːɡ /

noun

1. the cgs unit of work or energy. 1 erg is equivalent to 10 ^–7joule

erg

³

/ ɜːɡ /

noun

1. an area of shifting sand dunes in a desert, esp the Sahara

erg

¹

/ ûrg /

1. The unit of energy or work in the centimeter-gram-second system, equal to the force of one dyne over a distance of one centimeter. This unit has been mostly replaced by the joule.

erg

²

/ ûrg /

1. An extensive area of desert covered with shifting sand dunes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of erg¹

1870–75; < Greek érgon work

Origin of erg²

1870–75; < French < Arabic ʾirq

Word History and Origins

Origin of erg¹

C19: from Greek ergon work

Origin of erg²

C19: from Arabic `irj

Example Sentences

Cu scrt Porcia Nn est inquit hc temerrium14 factum meum, sed in tl stat nostr me25 erg t amris certissimum indicium.

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Back ercross I goes erg'in, an' ther pork keeps right on my trail.

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The unit of work is that which is required to overcome a resistance of a dyne over a centimetre, and is called an Erg.

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Our horses were brought to the door, and we rode, accompanied by our guard and an interpreter, to the Erg Palace.

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Accordingly, I gathered myself together, mounted my horse, and rode slowly to the Erg Palace.

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