ergon

/ˈɜːɡɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of work or energy in physics, especially in the context of thermodynamics.

“The ergon of the engine was calculated to be 100 joules.”

2. noun

A unit of work or energy in human physiology, especially in the context of muscle contraction.

“The ergon of the muscle contraction was measured using an electromyograph.”

Synonyms

  • energy
  • work

Antonyms

  • exergy
  • negentropy