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hectogram

Meanings

  • A unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one hundred thousandth of a megagram, or one thousandth of a hectare.

    - "The mass of the package was 2 hectograms."
    - "The weight of the baby at birth was 3.5 hectograms or 3500 grams."
Synonyms

hg
Rhymes
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pentagram , grammar , harmonica
Homophones
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  1. hectogram vs hectare

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hectogram , hectograms
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The singular form of hectogram is 'hectogram'. The plural form is 'hectograms'., The comparative form of 'heavier' can be used with the hectogram unit to indicate a greater weight. For instance, 'this object weighs 2.5 hectograms, which is heavier than the other object that weighs only 1.5 hectograms'.

Etymology
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The word 'hectogram' comes from the Greek words 'hektos' meaning 'hundred' and 'gramma' meaning 'letter' or 'weight'.

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  1. The term 'hectogram' comes from the Greek words 'hektos' meaning 'hundred' and 'gramma' meaning 'letter' or 'weight'.

  2. In the ancient Greek system of weights, a hectogram was equal to 100 Attic drachmas or 2.20462 pounds.

  3. The hectogram is a versatile unit of mass that is widely used in various fields and industries, such as agriculture, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory research.

  4. Did you know that the world's largest seed, the double coconut, also known as the 'monkey nut', can weigh up to 5 kilograms or 11 pounds? That's equivalent to about 55,000 hectograms! Imagine carrying that much weight in seeds!

  5. Here's a fun fact: did you know that a hectogram of feathers is enough to lift a medium-sized cat, weighing about 5 kilograms or 11 pounds, off the ground for a short distance? That's because a hectogram of feathers has a total weight of about 1 kilogram or 2.2 pounds, which is enough to lift a cat of that weight range off the ground. So, next time you're feeling impressed by the strength of a bird or an animal, remember that a hectogram of feathers is all it takes to lift a medium-sized cat off the ground!

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  1. megagram: A unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one millionth of a tonne or one thousand megagrams.

  2. gram: A unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a kilogram or one hundred grams.

  3. metric system: An international decimal-based system of measurement established in 1875. It includes units of length, mass, volume, temperature, and other physical quantities, all of which are defined in terms of ten and its multiples or submultiples.

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In various cultures, the hectogram has had different uses and significance. For instance, in ancient Egypt, the hectogram was used as a unit of measure for agricultural produce. In medieval Europe, the hectogram was used as a unit of weight in the system of apothecaries' weights.

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