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Atomic Weight: The sum of the weights of an atoms protons and neutrons, the atomic weight differs between isotopes of the same element.

Molecular Weight: The average mass of a molecule, calculated by summing the atomic weights of atoms in the molecular formula. Note that the words mass and weight are often used interchangeably in chemistry.

Formula Weight: The formula weight is the sum of the atomic weights of the atoms in an empirical formula. Formula weights are usually written in atomic mass units (u).

Swing Weight: The relative weight of a clubhead's leverage (usually measured on a scale with a 12 or 14-inch fulcrum), technically - moment of inertia, or the tendency of a body to resist angular accelera . . . View Full Definition

Overall Weight: (also 'dead weight') the total weight of a golf club (see also 'swingweight')

Advertising Weight: A measure of advertising delivery, normally stated in terms of number of commercials, homes reached, target audience impressions, and gross rating points.

Top Weight: Drilling of a ball so that there is more weight above the label than there is below; it is considered a positive weight. See bottom weight.

Negative Weight: Weight on a ball that tends to hold back the hook and/or to get the ball into a roll earlier; bottom weight, negative side weight and thumb weight are considered negative weights. These are . . . View Full Definition

Subatomic Particles: The three kinds of particles that make up atoms: protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Price-Weighted Index: An index giving a greater influence to higher-valued stocks by weighting all component stocks by their price.