meter-kilogram-second

English

Alternative forms

metre-kilogram-second, meter-kilogramme-second, metre-kilogramme-second

Etymology

meter +‎ kilogram +‎ second. From the base units of this version of the metric system.

Noun

meter-kilogram-second (uncountable)

A system of units used in physics and other sciences, often abbreviated as mks. It is the basis of the SI system of international units.

Synonyms

m·kg·s (official SI symbol)
mks / MKS (abbreviation)

Hypernyms

metric system

Coordinate terms

S.I. (International System of Units)
cgs (centimeter-gram-second)
MTS (meter-tonne-second)

Derived terms

mks / MKS (abbreviation)

Related terms

Anagrams

metre-kilogram-second

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