“unit of”

The following 4 entries include the term unit of.

quantum unit of spin

: a constant used as a unit of measurement for particle spin and equal to the Planck constant divided by 2π

unit of account

: a monetary unit or measure of value (as a coin) in terms of which accounts are kept and values stated

unit of fire

: a prescribed quantity of ammunition for a given organization or weapon based on the number of rounds that on the average are expected to be used in one day

unit of value

: the amount of some one thing taken as a standard by comparison with which to reckon the value of other things


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