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
- 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
- centimeter-gram-second
- meter-tonne-second
Anagrams
- metre-kilogram-second