erg

/ərg/
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Other forms: ergs

Definitions of erg
  1. noun
    a cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter
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    type of:
    energy unit, heat unit, work unit
    a unit of measurement for work
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