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Kilo

Prefix used in the SI system meaning "one thousand of". For example 1 km means "one thousand meters"; 2.8 kg could also be written "2.8 × 103 g" or "2800 g".

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Energy; Nuclear energy

A Greek prefix meaning "thousand" in the nomenclature of the metric system. This prefix multiplies a unit by 1000.

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Engineering; Electronic engineering

1. A prefix meaning thousand(s). 2. In digital data applications, a prefix meaning 2 10 (1024).

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Aerospace; Space flight

A multiplier, x103 from the Greek "khilioi" (thousand). See the entry for CGPM.

kilo
Chemistry; General chemistry

Prefix used in the SI system meaning "one thousand of". For example 1 km means "one thousand meters"; 2.8 kg could also be written "2.8 × 103 g" or "2800 g".

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Electrical equipment; Electricity

A prefix indicating one (1) thousand.

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Mining; General mining; Mineral mining

One thousand units. The kilodyne is 1,000 dyn; kilogram is 2.2046 lb avoirdupois; kilometer is 1,093.6 yd; kilowatt is 1.341 hp.

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Chemistry; General chemistry

Equipment used to separate substances based on density by rotating the tubes around a centred axis.

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Chemistry; General chemistry

Material that allows electric flow more freely.

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Chemistry; General chemistry

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Chemistry; General chemistry

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Chemistry; General chemistry

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