mass unit

Noun
  1. A unit of measurement for mass (synset 113630457)
    is a type of: unit, unit of measurement - any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
    subtypes:
    • atomic mass unit - unit of mass for expressing masses of atoms or molecules
    • mass number, nucleon number - the sum of the number of neutrons and protons in an atomic nucleus
    • avoirdupois unit - any of the units of the avoirdupois system of weights
    • metric weight unit, weight unit - a decimal unit of weight based on the gram
    • slug - a unit of mass equal to the mass that accelerates at 1 foot/sec/sec when acted upon by a force of 1 pound; approximately 14.5939 kilograms

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