hectogram

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See also: hecto-gram

English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

hecto- +‎ gram.

Noun[edit]

hectogram (plural hectograms)

  1. (metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 102 grams. Symbol: hg

Synonyms[edit]

  • Symbol: hg.

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French hectogramme. Equivalent to hecto- +‎ gram.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɛk.toːˌɣrɑm/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: hec‧to‧gram

Noun[edit]

hectogram n or m (plural hectogrammen)

  1. hectogramme, hectogram (100 grammes)
    Synonym: ons

Usage notes[edit]

Hectogram is a somewhat technical term with limited use in everyday language, both spoken and written. The more usual term for 100 grammes is ons.

Romanian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French hectogramme or German Hektogramm.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

hectogram n (plural hectograme)

  1. hectogram

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