metre-kilogram-second en · NOUN
Etymology
From metre + kilogram + second. From the base units of this version of the metric system.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A system of units used in physics and other sciences, often abbreviated as mks. It is the basis of the SI system of international units.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| meter-kilogram-second | alternative | lexicographic | |
| meter-kilogramme-second | alternative | lexicographic | |
| metre-kilogramme-second | alternative | lexicographic |
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Relateds
metre-tonne-second · centimetre-gram-second