newton-metre en · NOUN
Etymology
Compound of newton + metre, although, as with any such unit of measure (e.g., person-years, pack-years), the mathematical relationship of multiplication is simultaneously involved: X newtons acting at a distance of Y metres = X × Y = Z newton-metres.
Meanings
- A standard unit of torque (moment of force) or (rarely) energy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| newton-metres | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
mul:N m · newton-meter · mul:N·m · newton meter · newton metre · mul:Nm
Synonyms
Translations (3)
de Newtonmeter (standard unit of torque or energy) · nl newtonmeter (standard unit of torque or energy) · hu newtonméter (standard unit of torque or energy)