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Definition of stokes in English:

stokes

nounplural noun stokes

(also ST)
Physics

  • The cgs unit of kinematic viscosity, corresponding to a dynamic viscosity of 1 poise and a density of 1 gram per cubic centimeter, equivalent to 10⁴ square meters per second.

    • ‘More specifically, the invention has been found to be useful for liquids with kinematic viscosities less than ten stokes.’

Pronunciation

stokes

/stōks/ /stoʊks/

Origin

1930s from the name of Sir G. Stokes (see Stokes' law).