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kilogram

noun
🔊/ˈkɪləɡræm/
🔊/ˈkɪləɡræm/
(British English also kilogramme)
(also kilo)
(abbreviation kg)
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  1. a unit for measuring weight; 1 000 grams千克；公斤
    • 2 kilograms of rice2 公斤大米
    • Flour is sold by the kilogram.面粉按公斤出售。🔊🔊
    Topics Cooking and eatinga2, Maths and measurementa2
    Word Originlate 18th cent.: from French kilogramme (see kilo-, gram).