Sthene

//ˈsθiːn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A kilonewton. Used with the tonne as the unit of mass.
  2. 2
    a unit of force equal to 1000 newtons wordnet

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σθένος (sthénos, “strength”).

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