HECTOGRAM

hectogram, hg

(noun) 100 grams

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

hectogram (plural hectograms)

An SI unit of mass equal to 10² grams.

Synonyms

• Symbol: hg.

Source: Wiktionary

Hec"to*gram, n. Etym: [F. hectogramme, fr. Gr. gramme a gram.]

Definition: A measure of weight, containing a hundred grams, or about 3.527 ounces avoirdupois.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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