Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun In physical, potential energy: a word introduced by Clausius.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun (Physics) Potential energy; negative value of the force function.

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Examples

  • By using specialist materials, such as titanium alloy, aluminium and vanadium, along with a mix of steel, magnesium and ergal, the OMP seatbelt is extremely lightweight, thus providing both safety and performance through reduced weight.

    Motorsport.com: F1 news 2010

  • By using specialist materials, such as titanium alloy, aluminium and vanadium, along with a mix of steel, magnesium and ergal, the OMP seatbelt is extremely lightweight, thus providing both safety and performance through reduced weight.

    PaddockTalk Racing News 2010

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