sthene

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈsθiːn/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈsθin/
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Noun

sthene (plural sthenes)

A kilonewton. Used with the tonne as the unit of mass.

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