erg

/ɝɡ/

UK: /ɜːɡ/

erg

English Noun

Definition

A unit of work or energy, being the amount of work done by a force of one dyne applied through a distance of one centimeter. Equal to 10⁻⁷ joules.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔργον (érgon, “work”). Doublet of ergon and work.