kilogram, kg, kilo
(noun) one thousand grams; the basic unit of mass adopted under the Systeme International d’Unites; “a kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
kilo (plural kilos)
Clipping of kilogram.
The letter K in the ICAO spelling alphabet.
• Ilok, Loki
Source: Wiktionary
Ki"lo, n.; pl. Kilos. Etym: [F.]
Definition: An abbreviation of Kilogram.
Kil"o-. [F. kilo-. See Kilogram.]
Definition: A combining form used to signify thousand in forming the names of units of measurement; as, kilogram, kilometer, kilowatt, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
