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gram (gram)

noun

the basic unit of mass in the metric system, equal to 0.03527 ounce (0.0022046 pound or 15.4321 grains): now defined in the SI system as 0.001 of the mass of the standard international kilogram (a platinum-iridium cylinder kept in France): one pound equals 453.5924 grams: abbrev. g

Etymology: Fr gramme < LL gramma, weight of two oboli < Gr, small weight, lit., what is written < graphein, to write: see graphic

gram2 definition

gram (gram)

noun

any of certain leguminous plants, used as fodder; esp., the chickpea

Etymology: Port grāo < L granum: see grain

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gram (gram)

noun

Informal grandmother
gram4 definition

gram

  1. grammar
  2. grammatical

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gram Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • weigh: Weighing only 40 grams, the Nano is minute.

Adjective modifier

  • wpt: Wpt logothe gram would have been becquerel were described heavy end of.

Modifies a noun

  • flour: For people having acne or very oily skin, a traditional face mask made of gram flour is very useful.

Noun used with modifier

  • pro-: Commands The commands for examining data in the program are: t Print a stack trace of the terminated or halted pro- gram.

Preposition: of

  • carbohydrate: You can see my mistake, what she was telling me was how many gram of carbohydrate goes with each unit of insulin.

Preposition: per

  • kilogram: GUIDELINES FOR INCREASING DAYTIME RELEASE OF TESTOSTERONE 1. Consume 1.7 to 2.0 grams per kilograms of bodyweight protein.
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