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erg

1
[ urg ]
/ ɜrg /

noun Physics.

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.

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Origin of erg

1
1870–75; <Greek érgonwork

Words nearby erg

Erevan, erewhile, Erewhon, erf, Erfurt, erg, ergasia, ergastoplasm, ergate, ergative, ergatocracy

Definition for erg (2 of 3)

erg2
[ erg ]
/ ɛrg /

noun Geology.

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

Origin of erg

2
1870–75; <French <Arabic ʾirq

Definition for erg (3 of 3)

ERG

electroretinogram.
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British Dictionary definitions for erg (1 of 3)

erg1
/ (ɜːɡ) /

noun

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

Word Origin for erg

C19: from Greek ergon work

British Dictionary definitions for erg (2 of 3)

erg2
/ (ɜːɡ) /

noun plural ergs or areg

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

Word Origin for erg

C19: from Arabic `irj

British Dictionary definitions for erg (3 of 3)

erg3
/ (ɜːɡ) /

noun

informal short for ergometer (def. 2)
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Medical definitions for erg (1 of 2)

erg
[ ûrg ]

n.

The centimeter-gram-second unit of energy or work equal to the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter.

Medical definitions for erg (2 of 2)

ERG

abbr.

electroretinogram
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Scientific definitions for erg (1 of 2)

erg1
[ 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)

erg2
[ ûrg ]

An extensive area of desert covered with shifting sand dunes.
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