hectogram

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See also: hecto-gram

English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From hecto- +‎ gram.

Noun

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hectogram (plural hectograms)

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

Synonyms

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  • Symbol: hg.

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Dutch

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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hectogram n or m (plural hectogrammen)

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

Usage notes

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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

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French hectogramme or German Hektogramm.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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hectogram n (plural hectograme)

  1. hectogram

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