erg
1the 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.
Origin of erg
1Other definitions for erg (2 of 3)
a vast area covered with sand and shifting dunes, as parts of the Sahara Desert.
Origin of erg
2Other definitions for ERG (3 of 3)
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How to use erg in a sentence
Mayer obtained a result equivalent to 36.5 × 106 ergs per calorie.
Lord Kelvin | Andrew GrayThe day was rapidly coming to an end and nowhere does day become night so quickly as in the ergs of the Sahara.
Border, Breed Nor Birth | Dallas McCord ReynoldsThus J works out to 42.2 × 106, in ergs per calorie, which is not far from the true value.
Lord Kelvin | Andrew GrayAs we have seen, recent determinations have proved that the dark adapted eye can detect 18 × 10-10 ergs per second.
The Nature of Animal Light | E. Newton HarveyAnd just remember the decillions of ergs of energy that the sun is giving off!
The Black Star Passes | John W Campbell
British Dictionary definitions for erg (1 of 3)
/ (ɜːɡ) /
the cgs unit of work or energy. 1 erg is equivalent to 10 –7 joule
Origin of erg
1British Dictionary definitions for erg (2 of 3)
/ (ɜːɡ) /
an area of shifting sand dunes in a desert, esp the Sahara
Origin of erg
2British Dictionary definitions for erg (3 of 3)
/ (ɜːɡ) /
informal short for ergometer (def. 2)
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Scientific definitions for erg (1 of 2)
[ ûrg ]
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.
Scientific definitions for erg (2 of 2)
[ ûrg ]
An extensive area of desert covered with shifting sand dunes.
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