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gram

/ɡɹæm/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A unit of weight in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.

    - "The gram is a basic unit of weight in the metric system."
    - "A single sugar packet contains about 5 grams."
    - "The weight of the apple is 200 grams."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɡɹæm/



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Variants
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gram , grams , -gram , -grams , gramme , grammes , gram atom , gram-atom , gram-atomic weight , gram-atomic weights , gram calorie , gram calories , gram equivalent , gram equivalents , gram molecular weight , gram-molecule
Etymology
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Derived from the Greek word 'gramma', meaning 'letter' or 'character'. In the context of weight, it refers to a small unit.

Trivia
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  1. 1 gram is equal to approximately 0.0022 pounds.

  2. The International Prototype Kilogram, which is the standard unit of mass, is defined as having a mass equal to exactly 1 kilogram or 1,000 grams.

Related Concepts
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  1. Kilogram: The base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI), equivalent to one thousand grams.

  2. Milligram: A unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram.

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The gram has been widely used in various fields such as science, especially in chemistry and physics, to measure small quantities.

How to Memorize "gram"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a tiny scale with a single sugar packet, which weighs about 5 grams.

  2. associate

    - Associate the gram with a sugar packet, as a single sugar packet weighs about 5 grams.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Grams Are Grams, Always Remember' to memorize the meaning of the word.

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