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gal

gal

2 9.9
A unit that measures gravity equal to one centimeter per second squared
  • noun
  • /ɡæl/
  • Specialized
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  • In geophysics, a gal is used to measure gravitational acceleration, which is essential for understanding the Earth's structure.
  • Fuel: 15.5 gals
  • Water: 80 gals
  • stroke. Fuel: 16.4 gals

Examples

  • The commonly accepted USDA estimate of mean ethanol yield in the U.S., 2.682 gal EtOH/bu, is one standard deviation above the rigorous statistical estimate in this paper.

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  • The accelerometer registered a change in gravitational force of 9.81 gals during the earthquake.

  • Gas has gone from $1.80/gal to $3.80/gal under this president.

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  • This is not about lbs vs gals, it's about selling at weight, not volume.

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  • and $4+/gal of gasoline.

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  • Measuring gravitational acceleration in gals helps scientists analyze the geological features of an area.

Compounds

you gal
  • Informal
6 9.9

A casual way to talk to a group of women or girls

wise gal
  • Informal
1 8.8

A woman who is clever and gives useful advice

gal-iron
  • Specialized
8.6

A strong metal sheet covered with zinc to stop rust

Surface Forms

gal singular
gals plural

Etymology

Gal is a unit named after the scientist Galileo, who studied falling objects. It measures one 'centimeter per second squared', so scientists use gal to talk about very small changes in gravity.