erg¹ Definition
erg (ʉrg)
noun
the basic unit of energy or work in the CGS system, equal to the amount of work done by a force of one dyne acting through a distance of one centimeter (10 joule)
Etymology: < Gr ergon, work
erg² Definition
erg (ʉrg)
noun
a vast desert area of deep, rolling sand dunes
erg Usage Examples
Converse of object
- support: The Department of Health supports the ERGs and manages the overall process.
- have: Careless Reef An offshore reef Carless has two large ergs rising from a shallow plateau surrounded by sheer walls rising from the deep.
Modifies a noun
- cm^-2: Flux The maximum or peak energy flux of the burst in the range above 100 keV, in units of 10^-5 erg cm^-2 s^-1.
- s^-1: Flux The maximum or peak energy flux of the burst in the range above 100 keV, in units of 10^-5 erg cm^-2 s^-1.
- cm: The units are 10 - 40 ergs cm - 2 s - 1 sr - 1 Å - 1 in this case.
- S: Source X-ray Flux In units of erg s -1 cm -2, over the passband to be defined below.
- score: Effect of Altitude What is the effect of altitude on erg scores?
- test: Following the meeting, the first 2k test was conducted with some very impressive times from the recent novices in their first erg test.
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