kilopond en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɪləˌpɑnd/ (US)
- /ˈkɪləˌpɒnd/ (UK)
Etymology
From kilo- + Latin pondus (“weight”).
Meanings
- 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).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kiloponds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
kilogram-force · kp · kgf