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- noun physics A
unit ofkinematic viscosity equal to one-hundredth of astoke .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Higher centistoke grades have a slower flow rate and require blending with lighter fuels for use in ship engines and power stations.
BusinessWeek.com -- 2010
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The difference in price, or crack spread, between 180 - centistoke grade and
BusinessWeek.com -- 2010
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Increased imports of Mexican 1,000 - centistoke fuel oil will sap blending stock, leaving more higher-centistoke product in the market.
BusinessWeek.com -- 2010
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The oil's centistoke rating is a measure of its viscosity, or flow rate, when heated.
Korea East-West Power Seeks Fuel Oil for Dec.-Jan. Delivery - Bloomberg 2010
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Fuel oil with a higher centistoke rating has a slower flow rate.
Korea East-West Power Seeks Fuel Oil for Dec.-Jan. Delivery - Bloomberg 2010
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