hectokilo-

English

Etymology

hecto- +‎ kilo-

Prefix

hectokilo-

1. (obsolete) In the metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 100,000. Symbol: hk

Usage notes

• No longer in official use in the International System of Units.

Derived terms

• hectokilogram

References

• The CIA World Factbook 2008, Central Intelligence Agency [1]