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gram

Pronunciation: [ɡræm]

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Learn how to use gram in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “measurement”

(noun) a gram is a unit of weight that measures how heavy something is. It's often used in cooking and for weighing small items. For example, if you have sugar, you might say it weighs 100 grams.

Example

The recipe calls for 200 grams of flour to make the cake.

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The box cannot hold 1,000 grams of sugar because it is too small.

Example

How many grams of rice should I use for this meal?

Context: “science”

(noun) in science, a gram can also simply refer to the amount of a substance. This is important in experiments to make sure things are measured correctly.

Example

The chemist used 5 grams of the chemical for the experiment.

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It’s incorrect to add too few grams, as that would affect the results.

Example

How many grams do we need for this chemical reaction?

How to pronounce gram

Pronunciation: [ɡræm]

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