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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An SI unit of mass equal to 10¹⁵ grams. Symbol: Pg
2. 2
   An SI unit of mass equal to 10¹⁵ grams. Symbol: Pg Sometimes used in Carbon Dioxide numbers, it is equivalent to Metric Gigatons (Giga) 10⁹ x (Ton) 10³ x (kg) 10³ = 10¹⁵; Sometimes used in Carbon Dioxide numbers, it is equivalent to Metric Gigatons (Giga) 10⁹ x (Ton) 10³ x (kg) 10³ = 10¹⁵

Synonyms

All synonyms

petagramme

Etymology

From peta- + gram.

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