Word: Gramme

Pronunciation

/ɡræm/

Definitions

• Noun: The base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. It is represented by the symbol ‘g’. For example: “The weight of the apple is 150 grammes.”

Examples

• Noun: “Bakers often measure their ingredients in grammes to ensure precise measurements.”
• “The package weighed precisely 500 grammes.”

Phrases

• “Gramme scale”: A device used to measure small masses in grammes.
• “Gramme per litre (g/L)”: A unit used to measure concentration of substances, especially in solutions.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Please purchase 200 grammes of flour for the recipe.”
• “A standard letter weighs less than 50 grammes, hence it falls under the lowest postage rate.”

Synonyms

• gm (abbreviation)
• Milligram (mg, a smaller unit of mass)
• Kilogram (kg, a larger unit of mass)

Note: Gramme is the British spelling, while “gram” is the American spelling, both referring to the same unit of mass. In everyday use, particularly in scientific contexts, “gram” is more commonly used globally. However, when discussing historical units or specific British English texts, “gramme” may be encountered.