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, noun

Words nearby metricate

metria, metric, metrical, metrical mile, metrical psalm, metricate, metrication, metric centner, metric hundredweight, metrician, metricize

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