hectokilo-

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Etymology[edit]

hecto- +‎ kilo-

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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[edit]

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