kilopond

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gravitational metric unit of force equal to the magnitude of the force exerted by a mass of one kilogram in the standard gravity (i.e. at the surface of the earth).

Pronunciation

/ˈkɪləˌpɒnd/ /ˈkɪləˌpɑnd/

Word forms

kilopond kiloponds

Etymology

From kilo- + Latin pondus (“weight”).

Synonyms

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