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metric system
measuring in the metric system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| liter | the metric unit used to measure liquid |
| meter | the metric unit used to measure length |
| gram | the metric unit used to measure mass |
| metric system | a measuring system based on 10 used by the woldwide scientific comity |
| graduated cylinder | a tube used to measure liquids in the lab |
| beaker | a cup with a spout used to pour and measure liquids in the lab |
| meter stick | a yardstick +3 more inches approximately. one meter equals 100 centimeters |
| one kilogram | equals 2.2 pounds |