gram

gram (g) (gram) a unit of mass in the SI system; one thousandth of a kilogram.

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Gram (grm, gräm), Hans Christian Joachim 1853-1938.

Danish physician who developed (1884) Gram's stain as a method of distinguishing types of bacteria.

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gram (grm)

n. Abbr. g, gm., gr.

A metric unit of mass equal to 15.432 grains, one thousandth (10^-3) of a kilogram, or 0.035 ounce.

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gram (Gm, g),

n the basic unit of mass of the metric system. Equivalent to 15.432 gr.

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gram

1. the basic unit of mass (weight) of the metric system, being the equivalent of 15.432 grains; symbol g, sometimes abbreviated gm. See also Table 4.2 and si units.

2. see gram's stain.

3. see chickpea.

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gram atomic weight

the same numerically as the atomic weight of an element but expressed in grams.

gram molecular weight

the same numerically as the molecular weight of the substance but expressed in grams.