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Re: SI units



Gang:
I think we need to fight the use of the word "kilo" for
kilogram because it is confusing. It just means 1000.
A "kilo" of tomatoes might be a kilogram of tomatoes
or 1000 tomatoes! WBN

Barlow Newbolt
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Washington and Lee University
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