hectogram

See also: hecto-gram

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

hecto- +‎ gram.

Noun

hectogram (plural hectograms)

  1. (metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 102 grams. Symbol: hg

Synonyms
  • Symbol: hg.

Translations

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from French hectogramme. Equivalent to hecto- +‎ gram.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɛk.toːˌɣrɑm/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: hec‧to‧gram

Noun

hectogram n or m (plural hectogrammen)

  1. hectogramme, hectogram (100 grammes)
    Synonym: ons

Usage notes

Hectogram is a somewhat technical term with limited use in everyday language, both spoken and written. The more usual term for 100 grammes is ons.

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French hectogramme or German Hektogramm.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /hek.toˈɡram/

Noun

hectogram n (plural hectograme)

  1. hectogram

Declension
Declension of hectogram
singular plural
indefinite articulation definite articulation indefinite articulation definite articulation
nominative/accusative (un) hectogram hectogramul (niște) hectograme hectogramele
genitive/dative (unui) hectogram hectogramului (unor) hectograme hectogramelor
vocative hectogramule hectogramelor

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