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Poise

The poise (P) is the cgs unit of viscosity,

1 P = 1 g·cm^-1·s^-1

The SI analog is

1 Pa·s = 1 kg·m^-1·s^-1 = 10 P.

It is named after Jean Louis Marie Poiseuille.

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