joule-second

noun

A unit equal to a joule multiplied by a second, used to measure action or angular momentum.

“The joule-second is the unit used for Planck's constant.”

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Meanings

nounjoule-second (plural joule-seconds)

plural joule-seconds

  1. natural sciencesA unit equal to a joule multiplied by a second, used to measure action or angular momentum.

    The joule-second is the unit used for Planck's constant.

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APA

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Chicago

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