The newton is the International System of Units derived unit of force. It is named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics, specifically Newton's second law of motion. Editors Contribution (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition:
It's 2-methylpropan-1-ol oxidized with potassium dichromate(VI) in aqueous sulphuric acid to yield 2-methylpropanoic acid (also known as isobutyric acid).
Converting Mg of Potassium to MeQ or MmoL. Source: Levitt, Jacob O, Practical aspects in the management of hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Journal of Translational Medicine 2008, 6:18 doi:10.1186/1479-5876-6-18: