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K ration

noun \ˈkā-\

Definition of K RATION

:  a packaged ration of emergency foods developed for the United States armed forces in World War II
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Origin of K RATION

probably alteration of C ration, but taken as initial of Ancel B. Keys †2004 American physiologist
First Known Use: circa 1940

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