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kilo

noun ki·lo \ˈkē-(ˌ)lō also ˈki-\
plural kilos

Definition of KILO

:  kilogram
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First Known Use of KILO

1870

Kilo

Definition of KILO

—a communications code word for the letter k

First Known Use of KILO

1952
KILOS Defined for Kids

kilo

noun ki·lo \ˈkē-lō\
plural kilos

Definition of KILO for Kids

:  kilogram

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