: the unit of force in the meter-kilogram-second system equal to the force required to impart an acceleration of one meter per second per second to a mass of one kilogram
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Producing 880 cubic feet per minute (CFM) and 25 newtons of force, the T1 outperforms those same gas giants by 60%.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Tests with solutions of particles at 100 microns showed that mechanical force dropped to 20 newtons.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2025
Nigella Lawson has sung the praises of Khoury’s peanut butter cookie, and his book also features delectable fig newtons, spiced macadamia shortbread biscuits, and stuffed almond croissant cookies.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
In one study, the strongest kicks reached around 8,700 newtons, which is a measure of force.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
The system tested by the researchers achieved an output force of 210 newtons per kilogram, a low operational voltage below 4 volts, and is powered by onboard batteries.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Aug. 2025
The bird delivered kicks with forces up to 195 newtons, roughly five times its body weight, in just 15 milliseconds (faster than the blink of an eye).
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The researchers found that roughly the same force—around 45 newtons—was needed to crack the eggs regardless of orientation, but the horizontal eggs compressed more before breaking.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 May 2025
In an embarrassed whisper, Marcus disclosed that this player generated a mere 7.4 newtons per kilogram in the lateral skater.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Tests with solutions of particles at 100 microns showed that mechanical force dropped to 20 newtons.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2025
Nigella Lawson has sung the praises of Khoury’s peanut butter cookie, and his book also features delectable fig newtons, spiced macadamia shortbread biscuits, and stuffed almond croissant cookies.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
In one study, the strongest kicks reached around 8,700 newtons, which is a measure of force.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
The system tested by the researchers achieved an output force of 210 newtons per kilogram, a low operational voltage below 4 volts, and is powered by onboard batteries.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Aug. 2025
The bird delivered kicks with forces up to 195 newtons, roughly five times its body weight, in just 15 milliseconds (faster than the blink of an eye).
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The researchers found that roughly the same force—around 45 newtons—was needed to crack the eggs regardless of orientation, but the horizontal eggs compressed more before breaking.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 May 2025
In an embarrassed whisper, Marcus disclosed that this player generated a mere 7.4 newtons per kilogram in the lateral skater.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2025
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newton
noun
new·ton
ˈn(y)üt-ᵊn 
: the unit of force that is of such size that under its influence a body whose mass is one kilogram would experience an acceleration of one meter per second per second
Medical Definition
newton
noun
new·ton
ˈn(y)üt-ᵊn
: the unit of force in the metric system equal to the force required to impart an acceleration of one meter per second per second to a mass of one kilogram
Geographical Definition
Newton
geographical name
New·ton
ˈnü-tᵊn
ˈnyü-
city in eastern Massachusetts west of Boston population 85,146
Biographical Definition
Newton
biographical name
New·ton
ˈnü-tᵊn
ˈnyü-
Sir Isaac 1642–1727 English mathematician and physicist
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