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derived unit

American  

noun

  1. (in physics, chemistry, etc.) a unit derived from fundamental units of length, mass, and time.

derived unit British  

noun

  1. a unit of measurement obtained by multiplication or division of the base units of a system without the introduction of numerical factors

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The point chosen on the curve for the origination of a derived unit is only applicable to certain organisms, many reproducing at the very close of life.

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