"ergal" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ergals [plural]
Etymology: Coined by Rudolf Clausius in 1870 (On a Mechanical Theorem Applicable to Heat), derived from Ancient Greek ἔργον (érgon). Etymology templates: {{coinage|en|Rudolf Clausius|in=1870|nobycat=1}} Coined by Rudolf Clausius in 1870, {{der|en|grc|ἔργον}} Ancient Greek ἔργον (érgon) Head templates: {{en-noun}} ergal (plural ergals)
  1. (physics, archaic) potential energy; negative value of the force function Tags: archaic Categories (topical): Physics

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