KILOGRAM
\kˈɪləɡɹˌam], \kˈɪləɡɹˌam], \k_ˈɪ_l_ə_ɡ_ɹ_ˌa_m]\
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one thousand grams; the basic unit of mass adopted under the System International d'Unites; "a kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds"; "they were carrying two keys of heroin"
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exudative diathesis
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