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Noun: erg  erg
  1. A cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimetre

Derived forms: ergs

Type of: energy unit, heat unit, work unit

Part of: J, joule, watt second

Encyclopedia: Erg