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Definition of Kilogram
1. Noun. One thousand grams; the basic unit of mass adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites. "A kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds"
Exact synonyms: Kg, Kilo
Generic synonyms: Metric Weight Unit, Weight Unit
Terms within: Hectogram, Hg
Specialized synonyms: Key
Group relationships: Myg, Myriagram
Generic synonyms: Metric Weight Unit, Weight Unit
Terms within: Hectogram, Hg
Specialized synonyms: Key
Group relationships: Myg, Myriagram
Definition of Kilogram
1. n. A measure of weight, being a thousand grams, equal to 2.2046 pounds avoirdupois (15,432.34 grains). It is equal to the weight of a cubic decimeter of distilled water at the temperature of maximum density, or 39° Fahrenheit.
Definition of Kilogram
1. a unit of mass and weight [n -S]
Medical Definition of Kilogram
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