on 2002/02/01 04.11, Duncan Bath at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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> Would "micron" not qualify as a nik-name for a micrometre much as "litre"
> is a nik-name for cubic decimetre and "hectare" is a nik-name for square
> hectometre?
> (the "angstrom" would not qualify).
> Duncan
Dear Duncan and All,
Is kilo a nickname for kilogram or kilometre or kilolitre or kilotonnes?
Is a micron a nickname for micronewtons, mirolitres, micrometres, or
micrograms?
And is mils a nickname for millilitres, millimetres, milligrams, or
milliinches?
And is megs a nickname for megalitres, megagrams, or megametres?
I somehow don't think that this approach is getting us anywhere. However, I
believe that your point about litres and hectares is valid and worthy of a
lot more consideration.
Cheers,
Pat Naughtin
CAMS - Certified Advanced Metrication Specialist
- United States Metric Association
ASM - Accredited Speaking Member
- National Speakers Association of Australia
Member, International Federation for Professional Speakers
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