Gram , Gramme (?), n. [F. gramme, from Gr. ? that which is
written, a letter, a small weight, fr. ? to write. See
Graphic.]
The
unit of weight in the
metric system. It was intended to be exactly, and is very nearly, equivalent to the weight
in a vacuum
of one cubic centimeter of pure water
at its maximum density. It is equal to 15.432 grains. See Grain, n., 4.
Gram
degree, or Gramme degree (Physics), a unit of heat,
being the amount of heat necessary to raise the
temperature of one gram of pure water one degree centigrade. -- Gram
equivalent (Electrolysis), that quantity of the metal
which will replace one gram of hydrogen.
Gram , n. [Pg. gr?o grain. See Grain.]
(Bot.) The East Indian name of the chick- pea (Cicer
arietinum) and its seeds; also, other similar seeds there used for food.
Gram (?), a. [AS. gram; akin
to E. grim.
√35.]
Angry. [Obs.] Havelok,
the Dane.
-gram (?). [Gr. ? a thing drawn or written, a
letter, fr. gra`fein to draw, write. See Graphic.]
A suffix indicating something
drawn or written, a drawing, writing; -- as, monogram, telegram, chronogram.
Hear it pronounced