: any of several leguminous plants (such as a chickpea) grown especially for their seed
also
: their seeds
1
: a metric unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ kilogram and nearly equal to the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density see Metric System Table
2
: the weight of a gram under the acceleration of gravity
: drawing : writing : record
chronogram
telegram
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
Mendoza’s hot, dry climate can produce grapes with sugar levels as high as 235 grams per liter, while in a rainy year in Cahors the berries can struggle to reach levels of 170 grams.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2025
The researchers say that colon cancer risk increased by 29% per 100 grams (3.5 oz) of daily red meat consumption and 15% per every 20 grams of alcohol drank each day, which is about the amount in a six-ounce glass of wine.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2025
It is made of 100% whole grain, and contains 14 grams of protein and prebiotic fiber.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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To visualize how little exposure that entails, consider that one gram of poop (picture a quarter teaspoon) from a person with norovirus can include billions of viral particles.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
Mendoza’s hot, dry climate can produce grapes with sugar levels as high as 235 grams per liter, while in a rainy year in Cahors the berries can struggle to reach levels of 170 grams.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2025
The researchers say that colon cancer risk increased by 29% per 100 grams (3.5 oz) of daily red meat consumption and 15% per every 20 grams of alcohol drank each day, which is about the amount in a six-ounce glass of wine.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2025
It is made of 100% whole grain, and contains 14 grams of protein and prebiotic fiber.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Gram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gram. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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gram
noun
variants
or chiefly British gramme
1
: a metric unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ kilogram and nearly equal to the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density
—abbreviation g
2
: the weight of a gram under standard gravity
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