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kg

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. kilogram; kilograms.

kG 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. kilogauss; kilogausses.

kg. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. keg; kegs.

  2. kilogram; kilograms.

K.G. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. Knight of the Garter.

  2. (in police use) known gambler.

KG 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. Knight of the Order of the Garter (a Brit title)

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kg 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. Kyrgyzstan

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kg 3 British  

abbreviation

  1. keg

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symbol

  1. kilogram

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kg Scientific  

  1. Abbreviation of kilogram

Example Sentences

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"An electric car contains 80 kg of copper, compared with 20 kg in a conventional one," he notes, while "a wind turbine contains between four and ten tons of copper per megawatt."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The young shark measured about 210 cm in length and weighed roughly 80-90 kg.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

It weighs less than 2 kg, and may have a silver metal collar attached at one end.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

In total, more than 800 kg of material was recovered.

From Science Daily • Dec. 30, 2025

The ratio of paddy straw to mushroom spawn should be 1 kg "prepared" straw to 4% spawn.

From Free from School by Alvares, Rahul

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