sthene

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σθένος (sthénos, “strength”).

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈsθiːn/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈsθin/
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Noun

sthene (plural sthenes)

  1. A kilonewton. Used with the tonne as the unit of mass.
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