Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement of mass in the metric system, equal to 0.01 grams.

“The scientist measured the sample’s mass in milligrams and then converted it to Lagranges for easier comparison.”

2. proper noun

A French mathematician and astronomer (1736-1813) known for his work on the three-body problem and the Lagrangian mechanics.

“Pierre-Simon, Marquis de Laplace, was heavily influenced by the work of Joseph-Louis Lagrange in the field of mathematics.”