poundal

/ˈpaʊndl/
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Definitions of poundal
  1. noun
    a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 foot/sec/sec to a mass of 1 pound; equal to 0.1382 newtons
    synonyms: pdl
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    force unit
    a unit of measurement of physical force
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