Metric prefix

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title: Metric prefix
text: A metric prefix is a unit prefix that precedes a basic unit of measure to indicate a multiple or submultiple of the unit. All metric prefixes used today are decadic. Each prefix has a unique symbol that is prepended to any unit symbol. The prefix kilo-, for example, may be added to gram to indicate multiplication by one thousand: one kilogram is equal to one thousand grams. The prefix milli-, likewise, may be added to metre to indicate division by one thousand; one millimetre is equal to one tho
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original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metric_prefix
date created: 2001-08-05T00:51:42Z
date modified: 2024-09-10T00:34:25Z
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