poundal

noun pound·al \ˈpau̇n-d^əl\

Definition of POUNDAL

: a unit of force equal to the force that would give a free mass of one pound an acceleration of one foot per second per second

¹pound + -al (as in quintal)

First Known Use: 1879

Medical Dictionary

noun pound·al \ˈpau̇nd-^əl\

: a unit of force equal to the force that would give a free mass of one pound an acceleration of one foot per second per second

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