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kilogramme

/ˈkɪləɡræm/ /ˈkɪloʊɡræm/

Meanings
noun
In the International System of Units, the base unit of mass; conceived of as the mass of one litre of water, but now defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant h to be 6.626 070 15 × 10-34 when expressed in units of kg⋅m2⋅s−1. Symbol: kg

Examples :

"The scientist measured the mass of the rock sample in kilograms, finding it to be 2.5 kilograms. "
mass unit physics science

Related Words

Illustration constant

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration conceived

conceived verb

/kənˈsiːvd/

To develop an idea; to form in the mind; to plan; to devise; to originate.

"The artist conceived the sculpture as a tribute to her grandmother. "

Illustration system

system noun

/ˈsɪstəm/

A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members.

"There are eight planets in the solar system."

Illustration kilograms

kilograms noun

/ˈkɪləˌɡræmz/ /ˈkɪloʊˌɡræmz/

In the International System of Units, the base unit of mass; conceived of as the mass of one litre of water, but now defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant h to be 6.626 070 15 × 10-34 when expressed in units of kg⋅m2⋅s−1. Symbol: kg

"The bag of potatoes weighs five kilograms. "

Illustration defined

defined verb

/dɪˈfʌɪnd/ /dɪˈfaɪnd/

To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.

"the defining power of an optical instrument"

Illustration finding

finding verb

/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.

"While walking to school, Sarah found a lost wallet on the sidewalk. "

Illustration expressed

expressed verb

/ɛkˈspɹɛst/

To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

"Words cannot express the love I feel for him."

Illustration scientist

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

Illustration international

international noun

/ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/

Someone who has represented their country in a particular sport.

"The United team includes five England internationals."

Illustration numerical

numerical adjective

/n(j)uˈmɛɹɪkəl/

Of or pertaining to numbers

"The numerical score on the math test was very high. "

Illustration measured

measured verb

/ˈmɛʒəd/ /ˈmɛʒɚd/

To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer.   You should measure the angle with a spirit level."

Illustration kilogram

kilogram noun

/ˈkɪləɡɹæm/

In the International System of Units, the base unit of mass; conceived of as the mass of one litre of water, but now defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant h to be 6.626 070 15 × 10-34 when expressed in units of kg⋅m2⋅s−1. Symbol: kg

"The apple weighed one kilogram. "