Barye

noun

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

Etymology

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

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