g

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g /jē, dʒi

▸ abbreviation

1 Chemistry gas.

2 gelding.

3 gram(s).

4 Physics denoting quantum states or wave functions which do not change sign on inversion through the origin. The opposite of u.

[from German gerade ‘even’.]

▸ symbol Physics the acceleration due to gravity, equal to 9.81 m/s2.