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hectogram

 

[ ˈhɛktəˌɡræm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

measurement unit

A hectogram is a metric unit of mass equal to 100 grams. It is commonly used in fields such as nutrition and cooking to measure food quantities. Hectograms can be found in various contexts where precise weight measurements are necessary.

Synonyms

decagram, hundred grams

Examples of usage

  • A recipe calls for 2 hectograms of flour.
  • The package weighs 5 hectograms.
  • Nutrition labels often list servings in hectograms.

Translations

Translations of the word "hectogram" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hectograma

🇮🇳 हेक्तोग्राम

🇩🇪 Hektogramm

🇮🇩 hektogram

🇺🇦 гектограм

🇵🇱 hektogram

🇯🇵 ヘクトグラム

🇫🇷 hectogramme

🇪🇸 hectogramo

🇹🇷 hektogram

🇰🇷 헥토그램

🇸🇦 هيكتوغرام

🇨🇿 hektogram

🇸🇰 hektogram

🇨🇳 公克

🇸🇮 hektogram

🇮🇸 hektógram

🇰🇿 гектограмм

🇬🇪 ჰექტოგრამი

🇦🇿 hektogram

🇲🇽 hectograma

Etymology

The term 'hectogram' is derived from the prefix 'hecto-', which comes from the Greek word 'hekaton' meaning 'hundred', combined with 'gram', from the Greek 'gramma', meaning 'something written' or 'a small weight'. The prefix was adopted into the metric system in the late 18th century, promoting a standardized approach to measurements. The hectogram serves as a convenient intermediate size between the gram and the kilogram, reflecting the decimal structures of the metric system. Its use became more prevalent with the rise of modern science and the expansion of trade during the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in Europe, where the metric system was widely adopted.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,859, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.