svedberg en · NOUN
Etymology
From Swedish Svedberg. Named after the Swedish chemist Theodor Svedberg (1884–1971).
Meanings
- A non-SI unit of sedimentation rate (symbol S or Sv), the rate at which particles of a given size and shape travel to the bottom of a tube under centrifugal force.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| svedbergs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |