Derived non-coherent unit
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-003049
A unit of measurement that is formed by combining base units but includes numerical factors other than one, or is not directly expressed as a product of powers of base units. These units are often used for convenience or historical reasons, even if they are not part of a coherent system. An example is the liter (L), which is 10⁻³ cubic meters (m³).
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-003049 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 1979, 51, 2451. 'Quantities and Units in Clinical Chemistry' on page 2461 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197951122451) |
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