poise
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The term "poise" has multiple meanings. In physics, it is a unit of dynamic viscosity in the centimeter-gram-second system, equivalent to the viscosity of a fluid requiring a shearing force of one dyne to impart a velocity of one centimeter per second to a layer of fluid one centimeter away from a stationary layer.1
More commonly, "poise" refers to a state of equilibrium or balance, either between opposing forces or in one's demeanor. It can describe a graceful and self-assured manner, a steady bearing, or tact in handling situations. This usage emphasizes composure and ease, particularly in challenging circumstances.23
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chemical analysisViscosity measurements…is measured in units of poises (dyne-seconds per square centimetre) or a subdivision of poises. For liquids viscosity is measured with an instrument called a viscometer, of which there are various types. One type of viscometer is a calibrated glass vessel. After inversion, the upper glass bulb is filled to…
Read More…is measured in units of poises (dyne-seconds per square centimetre) or a subdivision of poises. For liquids viscosity is measured with an instrument called a viscometer, of which there are various types. One type of viscometer is a calibrated glass vessel. After inversion, the upper glass bulb is filled to…
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Viscosity, expressed in units of poise, is used in the table of characteristics of oxide glasses to specify characteristic working temperatures in the processing of the liquid precursors of various oxide glasses. A poise is the centimetre-gram-second (cgs) unit of viscosity. It expresses the force needed to maintain a unit…
Read MoreViscosity, expressed in units of poise, is used in the table of characteristics of oxide glasses to specify characteristic working temperatures in the processing of the liquid precursors of various oxide glasses. A poise is the centimetre-gram-second (cgs) unit of viscosity. It expresses the force needed to maintain a unit…
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gasViscosity…still often used is the poise (1 Pa · s = 10 poise). At 20° C the viscosity of water is 1.0 × 10-3 Pa · s and that of air is 1.8 × 10-5 Pa · s. To a rough approximation, liquids are about 100 times more viscous than…
Read More…still often used is the poise (1 Pa · s = 10 poise). At 20° C the viscosity of water is 1.0 × 10-3 Pa · s and that of air is 1.8 × 10-5 Pa · s. To a rough approximation, liquids are about 100 times more viscous than…
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