Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

centistoke

Noun

/ˌsɛn.tɪˈstoʊk/

Definition

A unit of kinematic viscosity equal to one-hundredth of a stoke, used in measuring the resistance of a fluid to flow.

Examples

The oil has a viscosity of 10 centistokes, making it suitable for use in automotive engines.
When measuring the flow of various liquids, scientists often refer to their centistoke values.
Different types of hydraulic fluids are compared based on their centistoke measurements.

Meaning

Centistoke is primarily used in the field of fluid mechanics and engineering to quantify how easily a fluid can flow, especially in lubrication and other industrial applications.