Fluigramme

/ˈfluːɪˌɡræm/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling (chiefly British) of fluigram, a theoretical unit combining fluid measurement with metric weight.

Etymology

Same origin as 'fluigram,' with '-mme' being a French spelling variant sometimes used in British English scientific terminology.

Kelly Says

This word exemplifies how scientists once experimented with combining systems—the '-mme' spelling is purely French convention, showing how international scientific communication used to be. Modern science just sticks with milliliters.

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