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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A unit of pressure under the CGS system; symbol Ba; equal to 1 dyne per square centimeter. 1 Ba = 0.1 Pa = 0.1 N/m2 = 1x10⁻⁶ bar.
2. 2
   the absolute unit of pressure equal to one dyne per square centimeter wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bar absolutemicrobar

Etymology

From French French barye, from Ancient Greek Ancient Greek βαρύς (barús, “heavy”).

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