| meter-kilogram-second system | An absolute system based on the meter, kilogram, and second; the basis of the International System of Units. (05 Mar 2000) |
|---|---|
| meter-kilogram-second unit | An absolute unit of the meter-kilogram-second system. (05 Mar 2000) |
| stethogonio meter | An apparatus for measuring the curvatures of the thorax. Origin: stetho-+ G. Gonia, angle, + metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
| newton-meter | A unit of the MKS system, expressed as energy expended, or work done, by a force of 1 newton acting through a distance of 1 meter; equal to 1 joule = 107 ergs. (05 Mar 2000) |
| kilogram-meter | <unit> A measure of energy or work done, being the amount expended in raising one kilogram through the height of one meter, in the latitude of Paris. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |