Vocabularykilogram
Definition: The basic metric unit of mass and weight, nearly equal to the mass of 1,000 cubic centimeters of water. Context: Dry goods, such as flour and sugar, are measured in kilograms. liter Definition: A metric unit of capacity equal to the volume occupied by one kilogram of water at a specific temperature and atmospheric pressure. Context: Water is often bottled in amounts of 1 and 2 liters. meter Definition: The basic metric unit of length, approximately equal to 39.37 inches. Context: Olympic track-and-field events are measured in meters, not miles. volume Definition: The amount or quantity of something measured in milliliters, liters, pints, or quarts. Context: The volume of a gallon container is greater than that of a quart container. |