Centipoise vs. Poise
Difference Between Centipoise and Poise
Centipoisenoun
A cgs unit of measure of absolute viscosity. (The viscosity of water is one centipoise. The lower the number, the less viscous the material.) Symbol: cP.
Poisenoun
(obsolete) Weight; an amount of weight, the amount something weighs.
Poisenoun
The weight, or mass of metal, used in weighing, to balance the substance weighed.
Poisenoun
That which causes a balance; a counterweight.
Poisenoun
A state of balance, equilibrium or stability.
Poisenoun
Composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation.
Poisenoun
Mien; bearing or deportment of the head or body.
Poisenoun
A condition of hovering, or being suspended.
Poisenoun
(physics) A cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter.
Poiseverb
(obsolete) To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
Poiseverb
(obsolete) To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
Poiseverb
(obsolete) To be of a given weight; to weigh.
Poiseverb
(obsolete) To add weight to, to weigh down.
Poiseverb
To hold (something) with or against something else in equilibrium; to balance, counterpose.
Poiseverb
To hold (something) in equilibrium, to hold balanced and ready; to carry (something) ready to be used.
I poised the crowbar in my hand, and waited.to poise the scales of a balancePoiseverb
To keep (something) in equilibrium; to hold suspended or balanced.
The rock was poised precariously on the edge of the cliff.Poiseverb
To ascertain, as if by balancing; to weigh.
Poisenoun
a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second
Poisenoun
a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
Poisenoun
great coolness and composure under strain;
keep your coolPoiseverb
be motionless, in suspension;
The bird poised for a few moments before it attackedPoiseverb
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
Poiseverb
cause to be balanced or suspended
Poiseverb
hold or carry in equilibrium
