newton

Definition

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of force; the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram by one metre per second per second.

Etymology

Named after the English scientist Sir Isaac Newton (1642–1726) in 1948.

Example Sentences

• "Holonyms: kilonewton < meganewton < giganewton < teranewton < petanewton < exanewton < zettanewton < yottanewton"
• "Meronyms: piconewton < nanonewton < micronewton < millinewton"