System of units
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-011774
A complete set of units of measurement, including base units and derived units, defined by a consistent set of rules and relationships. Such a system provides a standardized framework for expressing physical quantities. The International System of Units (SI) is the most widely adopted system globally.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-011774 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 1996, 68, 957. 'Glossary of terms in quantities and units in Clinical Chemistry (IUPAC-IFCC Recommendations 1996)' on page 995 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668040957) |
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