meter-tonne-second
English
Alternative forms
- metre-tonne-second
- meter-ton-second
- metre-ton-second
Etymology
meter + tonne + second. From the base units of this version of the metric system.
Noun
meter-tonne-second (uncountable)
- A system of units formerly used as a national standard internationally, especially for France and the Soviet Union.
Synonyms
- MTS / mts (abbreviation)
Hypernyms
- metric system
Coordinate terms
- S.I. (International System of Units)
- cgs (centimeter-gram-second)
- MKS (meter-kilogram-second)
Derived terms
- MTS / mts (abbreviation)
Related terms
- centimeter-gram-second
- meter-kilogram-second
Anagrams
- metre-tonne-second