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Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Any unit derived from one of the seven base units of length (meter), mass (kilogram), time (second), electric current (ampere), thermodynamic temperature (kelvin), amount of substance (mole) and luminous intensity (candela).
  2. Equivalently, in any coherent unit system, a unit derived from one or more base units.

Equivalents

Ελληνικά παράγωγη μονάδα
Suomi johdannaisyksikkö
Português unidade derivada
Русский произво́дная едини́ца

Examples

“The derived unit of electrical resistance (ohm) is derived from length, mass, time, and electric current.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

derivedness derivednesses derivement Deriver Derives Deriving

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