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specific charge

American

noun

Physics.

the ratio of the charge on a particle to the mass of the particle.

specific charge British

noun

physics the charge-to-mass ratio of an elementary particle

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The California Coastal Commission was created to enforce the act with a specific charge to balance the needs of the ecosystem with the need for public access and economic development, including affordable housing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2024

The indictment was sealed, which means the specific charge or charges are not publicly known.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 30, 2023

Court documents do not indicate the specific charge or charges to which Kotey is expected to plead.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2021

Fusion co-founder Glenn Simpson told Congress he didn’t give Mr. Steele such a specific charge.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 24, 2019

What specific charge do you bring against this lady?

From Hushed Up! A Mystery of London by William Le Queux

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