a cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter
The unit of work or energy, being the amount of work done by a force of one dyne applied through a distance of one centimeter. Equal to 10^(−7) joules.
A large desert region of sand dunes with little or no vegetation, especially in the Sahara.
An ergometer.
Initialism of electron-releasing group.
In plain English: An erg helps other molecules by giving them electrons.
"The presence of an erg on the benzene ring significantly altered the reaction rate."
Usage: Erg (n.) refers specifically to an electron-releasing group in chemistry; it's not a general term for energy or work, despite its similarity to "ergon." Use it only when discussing chemical structures and reactions.
To use an ergometer.
In plain English: To erg means to cycle or row on a machine that tracks how much effort you're putting in.
"She likes to erg at the gym to improve her cycling stamina."
Usage: Erg (noun) refers to a unit of work or energy, equivalent to the amount of work done when a force of one dyne acts over a distance of one centimeter. It's primarily used in scientific contexts and less common in everyday language; you might see it referencing measurements from an ergometer.
Initialism of European Research Group. (a Eurosceptic/pro-Brexit publicly funded political activist group subdivision of the UK Conservatives)