kilo- meaning

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Kilo (from the Greek χίλιοι, literally a thousand) is a unit prefix in the metric system denoting multiplication by one thousand. It has been used in the International System of Units where it has the unit symbol k, in lower case.
The prefix kilo is derived from the Greek word χίλιοι (chilioi), meaning "thousand". It was originally adopted by Antoine Lavoisier's research group in 1795, and introduced into the metric system in France with its establishment in 1799.
Examples:
one kilogram is 1000 grams

Definition of kilo- in English Dictionary

PrefixPREkilo-
1. In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1,000. Symbol: k.