"micrierg" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: micriergs [plural]
Etymology: From micri- + erg. Proposed in 1922 by William Draper Harkins as a convenient unit for the surface energy of molecules. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|micri|erg}} micri- + erg Head templates: {{en-noun}} micrierg (plural micriergs)
  1. A unit of energy equivalent to 10⁻¹⁴ ergs, or 10⁻²¹ joules. Wikipedia link: William Draper Harkins

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