erewhon
- n a satirical novel written by Samuel Butler (1872) describing a fictitious land
erg
- n a cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter
ergodicity
- n an attribute of stochastic systems; generally, a system that tends in probability to a limiting form that is independent of the initial conditions
ergonomics
- n the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
ergonovine
- n an alkaloid derived from ergot (trade name Ergotrate Maleate) that is less toxic than ergot; induces muscular contraction of the uterus and is administered after childbirth or abortion