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R

R

5 8.9
A constant used in the gas law to relate pressure, volume, and temperature
  • noun
  • Specialized
: constante de los gases
  • Class time was the largest contributor of variance for total steps (R = .416).
  • R value
  • adjusted R
  • coefficient of R

Examples

  • The demographic variables accounted for 12% of the variance in the model, Adj R = .12, p < .001.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Utilizing these procedures to determine internal consistency, an R of .76 was computed.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The final regression produced a multiple R of only .24 here.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The R value of the full model used to examine Research Question 1 was .664.

    Academic text (2013)
  • CP is equal to CV plus R, right?

  • The model was significant (R = 0.20, F = 95.44(1), p = 0.0000).

    Academic text (2013)
  • Nagelkerke's pseudo R ranged from 0.243 in model 1 to 0.302 in model 4.

    Academic text (2013)
  • TABLE 2: Correlation Coefficients (R) and Slopes for Analytical and Soil Preparation Methods

    Academic text (2008)
  • The engineer explained that the R-value measures how well a material resists heat transfer.

  • According to the manufacturer, the insulation has an R-value of 30, indicating its effectiveness in maintaining temperature.

Synonyms

gas constant
vsR
  • Specialized
1 5.7

A fixed number used in the ideal gas law to connect energy, temperature and amount of gas

is the symbol form used in formulas rather than the short name
universal gas constant
vsR
  • Specialized
6.2

A number used in the ideal gas law to link energy, temperature, and amount of gas

is the symbol form used in formulas rather than the full name

Compounds

the r-word
  • Slur
3 9.9

A rude word used to insult people with an intellectual disability, replaced by the letter R

1 3.2

A style of popular American music with strong blues and jazz roots

1 4.1

A disc you can write to only once that holds music or files

R-2
  • NSFW
9.9

A very strong sleeping pill people often use illegally that can be dangerous

Surface Forms

R singular
Rs plural

Etymology

R is the common letter used as the symbol for the universal gas constant; a helpful way to remember it is to think of R as standing for 'relation' because it relates pressure, volume and temperature in the ideal gas law.