Hectokilo- Definition

hektəkilō
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One hundred thousand; the factor 105
Hectokilosecond.
Webster's New World
prefix

(obsolete) In the metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 100,000. Symbol: hk.

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Origin of Hectokilo-

  • hecto- + kilo-

    From Webster's New World College Dictionary, 5th Edition

  • From hecto- and kilo-

    From Wiktionary

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