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KILOPOND
Etymology
Noun
kilopond (plural kiloponds)
A gravitational metric unit of force equal to the magnitude of the force exerted by a mass off one kilogram in the standard gravity (i.e. at the surface of the earth).
Usage notes
• Not to be confused with kilopound.
Synonyms
• kp
• kilogram-force
• kgf
Source: Wiktionary
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