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| term | definition |
|---|---|
| kilo- | shortening of kilogram. The prefix meaning "one thousand |
| hecto- | One hundred (102): hectogram |
| deka- | Variants of deca-. |
| deci- | One tenth (10-1): decibel. |
| centi- | One-hundredth part (10-2): centiliter. |
| milli- | One thousandth (10-3): millisecond. |
| meterstck | a rule one meter long (usually marked off in centimeters and millimeters) |
| balance | a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc. |
| graduated cylinder | a container for liquid with a wider base gradually narrowing to the top and marked with a graded scale |
| meniscus | a crescent or a crescent-shaped body |