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GRAMME

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

Synonyms:

g; gm; gram; gramme

Classified under:

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure

Hypernyms ("gramme" is a kind of...):

metric weight unit; weight unit (a decimal unit of weight based on the gram)

Meronyms (parts of "gramme"):

obolus (a Greek unit of weight equal to one tenth of a gram)

carat (a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg)

Holonyms ("gramme" is a part of...):

dag; decagram; dekagram; dkg (10 grams)

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