How to pronounce dyne
American English pronunciation
DYN
- IPA
- /ˈdaɪn/
- Syllables
- DYN (1 syllable)
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What dyne means
A very small metric unit of force
In a sentence: A tiny ant pushing a crumb uses only a few dynes of force.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Greek word meaning power or force.
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