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Gramme

Gram

,

Gramme

(grăm)
,
Noun.
[F.
gramme
, from Gr.
γράμμα
that which is written, a letter, a small weight, fr.
γράφειν
to write. See
Graphic.
]
The unit of mass or weight in the metric system. It was intended to be exactly, and is very nearly, equivalent to the weight in a vacuum of one cubic centimeter of pure water at its maximum density. It is equal to 15.432 grains. See
Grain
,
Noun.
, 4.
Gram degree
, or
Gramme degree
(Physics)
,
a unit of heat, being the amount of heat necessary to raise the temperature of one gram of pure water one degree centigrade.
Gram equivalent
(Electrolysis)
,
that quantity of the metal which will replace one gram of hydrogen.

Gramme

,
Noun.
Same as
Gram
the weight.

Definition 2024


Gramme

Gramme

See also: gramme and -gramme

German

Noun

Gramme n

  1. plural of Gramm

gramme

gramme

See also: Gramme and -gramme

English

Alternative forms

  • gram (chiefly US, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, international)

Noun

gramme (plural grammes)

  1. (Britain, dated) gram (unit of mass)

Anagrams


French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡʁam/

Noun

gramme m (plural grammes)

  1. gram (unit of mass)