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Erg vs Reg - What's the difference?

erg | reg |

Reg is a anagram of erg.



As nouns the difference between erg and reg

is that erg is the unit of work or energy, being the amount of work done by a dyne working through a distance of one centimeter. Equal to 10−7 joules while reg is a hard surface of rock fragments set in a sandy matrix, found in some hot deserts; regolith, stony desert.

As a proper noun Reg is

a diminutive of the male given name Reginald.

erg

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Noun

(en noun)
  • The unit of work or energy, being the amount of work done by a dyne working through a distance of one centimeter. Equal to 10?7 joules.
  • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (geomorphology) A large desert region of sand dunes with little or no vegetation, especially in the Sahara.
  • reg

    English

    Etymology 1

    Abbreviation