metricate
/ (ˈmɛtrɪˌkeɪt) /
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verb
to convert (a measuring system, instrument, etc) from nonmetric to metric units
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Derived forms of metricate
metrication, nounWords nearby metricate
metria, metric, metrical, metrical mile, metrical psalm, metricate, metrication, metric centner, metric hundredweight, metrician, metricize
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