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kilo-

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪləʊ, ˈkiːləʊ/

Definition of kilo-

combining form

  • (used commonly in units of measurement) denoting a factor of 1,000:kilojoule kilolitre

Origin:

via French from Greek khilioi 'thousand'

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Definition of kilo- in the US English dictionary

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