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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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