hectokilo-
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Prefix
[edit]hectokilo-
- (obsolete) In the metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 100,000. Symbol: hk
Usage notes
[edit]- No longer in official use in the International System of Units.
Derived terms
[edit]References
[edit]- The CIA World Factbook 2008, Central Intelligence Agency [1]