kilogram
The origin and history of kilogram.
Etymology
Borrowed from French kilogramme, built from Greek-derived kilo- ("thousand") plus gramme ("small weight").
The origin and history of kilogram.
Borrowed from French kilogramme, built from Greek-derived kilo- ("thousand") plus gramme ("small weight").
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