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hectokilo-

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English

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Etymology

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From hecto- +‎ kilo-.

Prefix

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hectokilo-

  1. (obsolete) In the metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 100,000. Symbol: hk

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References

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  • The CIA World Factbook 2008, Central Intelligence Agency [1]