hectogram
or hek·to·gram
[ hek-tuh-gram ]
noun
a unit of mass or weight equal to 100 grams, equivalent to 3.527 ounces avoirdupois. Abbreviation: hg
Origin of hectogram
1- Also especially British, hec·to·gramme .
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British Dictionary definitions for hectogram
hectogram
hectogramme
/ (ˈhɛktəʊˌɡræm) /
noun
one hundred grams. 1 hectogram is equivalent to 3.527 ounces: Symbol: hg
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