POISE


Meaning of POISE in English

(P) A cgs unit of resistance to fluid flow ( viscosity ). If a force of 1 dyne is needed to force two fluid layers with 1 cm2 area that are 1 cm apart past each other at a speed of 1 cm/s, the liquid has a viscosity of 1 poise.

General chemistry English glossary.      Английский глоссарий общей химии.