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SI unit

noun [C]
 
 
/ˌesˈaɪˌjuː.nɪt/ specialized

Definition

a unit of measurement that is part of a system used for scientific and technical work all over the world: The SI unit of length is the metre.Miscellaneous units of measurement
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