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).

 

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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).

Formula Unit: One formula weight of a compound.

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

Structural Formula: A structural formula is a diagram that shows how the atoms in a molecule are bonded together. Atoms are represented by their element symbols and covalent bonds are represented by lines. The . . . View Full Definition

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

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.

Thumb Weight: Method of drilling the ball so that the thumbhole is closer to the label than are the finger holes; it is considered a negative weight; see finger weight.

Positive Weight: Weight on a ball that tends to enhance the hook and/or to get the ball into a roll later down the lane; top weight, positive side weight and finger weight are considered positive weights. Th . . . View Full Definition

Perimeter-Weighted: (also 'cavity back, cavity-back') a style of club head where the mass is distributed more toward the perimeter (outside edges) of the club head in order to increase the effective size of the . . . View Full Definition

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