derived unit

noun — 2 senses

derived unit

noun

Any unit derived from one of the seven base units of length (meter), mass (kilogram), time (second), electric current (ampere), thermodynamic temperature (kelvin), amount of substance (mole) and luminous intensity (candela).

In the SI system of units

The derived unit of electrical resistance (ohm) is derived from length, mass, time, and electric current.

Equivalently, in any coherent unit system, a unit derived from one or more base units.

Antonyms: base unit

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