Coined Words
ISO 31-0 introduced several new words into the English language that are direct spelling-calques from the French. The intention was that these words be used in scientific papers for the sake of convenience and clarity.
| New phrase | Existing phrase | Technical meaning |
|---|---|---|
| massic |
specific |
a quantity divided by its associated mass |
| volumic |
|
a quantity divided by its associated volume |
| areic |
surface |
a quantity divided by its associated area |
| lineic |
linear |
a quantity divided by its associated length |
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