See also: hecto-gram

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Etymology edit

hecto- +‎ gram.

Noun edit

hectogram (plural hectograms)

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

Synonyms edit

  • Symbol: hg.

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Dutch edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

hectogram n or m (plural hectogrammen)

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

Usage notes edit

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 edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from French hectogramme or German Hektogramm.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

hectogram n (plural hectograme)

  1. hectogram

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