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Poise

The poise (P) is the cgs unit of viscosity,

1 P = 1 g·cm-1·s-1

The SI analog is

1 pascal second (Pa·s) = 1 kg·m-1·s-1 = 10 P.

It is named after Jean Louis Marie Poiseuille.



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