gram
Plural
grams
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a unit of measuring weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
A gram is a unit of mass in the metric system, commonly used to measure the weight of objects. It is abbreviated as "g." Grams are typically used for measuring small to medium-sized objects, ingredients in recipes, or quantities of substances in scientific experiments. The gram is a fundamental unit of measurement in the metric system and provides a standardized way to express mass across different contexts and disciplines.
- The package weighs 500 grams.
- A small chocolate bar typically weighs around 50 grams.
- The recipe calls for 100 grams of sugar.
- The postage for the letter is determined by its weight in grams.
- She measured out 75 grams of flour for the cake.
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Danish physician and bacteriologist who developed a method of staining bacteria to distinguish among them (1853-1938)
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