megadyne

/ˈmɛɡəˌdaɪn/
noun
  1. A unit of force equal to one million dynes.
    • The force required to launch the rocket was measured in megadynes.
    • In physics class, we learned that one megadyne equals ten newtons.
    • The instrument recorded a thrust of several megadynes during the test.
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