Centipoise vs. Poise

Centipoise vs. Poise — Is There a Difference?
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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.

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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.

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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 balance

Poiseverb

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 cool

Poiseverb

be motionless, in suspension;

The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked

Poiseverb

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

Poiseverb

cause to be balanced or suspended

Poiseverb

hold or carry in equilibrium