{ } n. [ F. centigramme; centi- (L. centum) + gramme. See Gram. ] The hundredth part of a gram; a mass equal to .15432 of a grain. See 3rd Gram. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } n. [ F. décagramme; Gr. de`ka ten + F. gramme. See Gram. ] A mass in the metric system equal to ten grams, and equal to about 154.32 grains avoirdupois. See 3rd Gram. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } n. [ F. décigramme; pref. déci- tenth (fr. L. decimus) + gramme. ] A quantity of mass in the metric system equal to one tenth of a gram, and equal to 1.5432 grains avoirdupois. See 3rd gram. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Same as Gram the weight. [ 1913 Webster ]

/mhw>, n. [ F. gramme, from Gr. gra`mma that which is written, a letter, a small weight, fr. gra`fein to write. See Graphic. ] The unit of mass or 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

(Elec.) A kind of dynamo-electric machine; -- so named from its French inventor, M. Gramme. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]

pos>n. Grammar; -- a common misspelling. [ Misspelling ] [ PJC ]

n. [ F. ] The same as Hectogram. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ }, n. [ F. kilogramme; pref. kilo- (fr. Gr. chi`lioi a thousand ) + gramme. See 3d Gram. ] A measure of mass and weight, being a thousand grams, equal to 2.2046226 pounds avoirdupois (15, 432.34 grains). It is nearly equal to the mass of a cubic decimeter of distilled water at the temperature of maximum density, or 39° Fahrenheit. See 3rd gram. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

{ }, n. (Mech.) A measure of energy or work done, being the amount expended in raising one kilogram through the height of one meter, in the latitude of Paris. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

{ } n. [ F. milligramme; milli- milli- + gramme. See 3d Gram. ] A measure of mass and weight, in the metric system, being the thousandth part of a gram, very nearly equal to the weight of a cubic millimeter of water, or .01543 of a grain avoirdupois. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } n. [ F. myriagramme. See Myria-, and 3d Gram. ] A metric weight, consisting of ten thousand grams or ten kilograms. It is equal to 22.046 lbs. avoirdupois. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ See Photogram; -meter. ] A phototheodolite, or a camera designed for use in photogrammetry. -- Pho`to*gram*met"ric Pho`to*gram*met"ric*al a. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. [ Photogram + metry. ] A method of surveying or map making by photography, used also in determining the height and motions of clouds, sea waves, and the like. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. [ L. programma a public proclamation, manifesto, Gr. pro`gramma, fr. progra`fein to write before or in public; pro` before, forth + gra`fein to write; cf. F. programme. See Graphic. ] That which is written or printed as a public notice or advertisement; a scheme; a prospectus; especially, a brief outline or explanation of the order to be pursued, or the subjects embraced, in any public exercise, performance, or entertainment; a preliminary sketch. [ 1913 Webster ]

Programme music (Mus.), descriptive instrumental music which requires an argument or programme to explain the meaning of its several movements. [ 1913 Webster ]