kilogram

Meanings

• noun

  A base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one thousand grams.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɪləɡɹæm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

kg , kilo

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Variants

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kilogram , kilograms , kilogram-meter , kilogram-meters , meter-kilogram-second

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Etymology

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The word 'kilogram' comes from the Greek words 'kylos' meaning 'cycle' or 'round' and 'gramma' meaning 'letter' or 'weight'.

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Trivia

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1. The kilogram was originally defined as the mass of a liter of water at its temperature of maximum density.

2. The International Prototype Kilogram, which is the standard kilogram, has been in use since 1889.

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Related Concepts

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1. gram: A subunit of the kilogram, equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.

2. pound: A unit of mass used in the Imperial system, equal to approximately 2.20462 kilograms.

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Culture

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The kilogram is a fundamental unit of measurement in science and industry. It is defined by a specific cylindrical mass of an alloy called platinum-iridium, which is kept at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in France.

How to Memorize "kilogram"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a kilogram as a solid object, such as a large apple or a textbook, to help visualize its mass.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the kilogram with a familiar object or concept, such as a bag of flour or a person's weight.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Kings Can't Have Only One Gold Ring' to remember that a kilogram is equal to one thousand grams.

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