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stokes
Stokes (noun) means a unit of kinematic viscosity used in physics, measuring how thick or resistant a fluid is to flow. Example: “The oil's viscosity was measured at 5 stokes.”
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A unit of kinematic viscosity used in physics, measuring how thick or resistant a fluid is to flow.
"The oil's viscosity was measured at 5 stokes."
How to use stokes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA scientific unit measuring fluid thickness/resistance to flow, mostly used in physics and engineering.
When to use it
Technical/scientific term, rarely used outside physics and engineering contexts.
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Etymology
Named after the physicist George Gabriel Stokes.
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What does “stokes” mean?
The word “stokes” means a unit of kinematic viscosity used in physics, measuring how thick or resistant a fluid is to flow. In plain terms, a scientific unit measuring fluid thickness/resistance to flow, mostly used in physics and engineering.
How do you use “stokes” in a sentence?
Here is “stokes” used in a sentence: “The oil's viscosity was measured at 5 stokes.”
What part of speech is “stokes”?
“Stokes” is a noun.
Is “stokes” a common word?
“Stokes” is an uncommon word in modern English.
