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R Definition & Meaning

r
noun
  1. a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
  2. (physics) the universal constant in the gas equation: pressure times volume = R times temperature; equal to 8.3143 joules per kelvin per mole
  3. the 18th letter of the Roman alphabet
  4. the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere

"R" in song lyrics

See how r is used in real songs:

  • "It goes A to the k, b, the a, the r"
    Akbar — No Suckas Allowed
  • "R"
    Akon — Mama Africa
  • "Next stop, you can transfer to the N or the R"
    Apocalipps — 4 the Doe

Usage tips for "r"

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Frequently asked questions

What does r mean?
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air (physics) the universal constant in the gas equation: pressure times volume = R times temperature; equal to 8.3143 joules per kelvin per mole the 18th letter of the Roman alphabet the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
What part of speech is r?
R is a noun.
How many definitions does r have?
R has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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