newton

new-ton · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (physics) The SI unit of force, equal to the force that produces an acceleration of one meter per second squared on a mass of one kilogram. Symbol: N.

  2. 2.

    (capitalized: Newton) A surname, most notably associated with Sir Isaac Newton, the physicist and mathematician.

Forms

plural: newtons

Related words

See also: force, joule, kilogram
Synonyms: N (symbol)

Etymology

Named after Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), English physicist and mathematician.