meter-kilogram-second-ampere

meter-kilogram-second-ampere
/mee"teuhr kil"euh gram'sek"euhnd am"pear, -am pear"/, adj.
of or pertaining to the system of units in which the meter, kilogram, second, and ampere are the principal units of length, mass, time, and electric current. Abbr.: mksa, MKSA
[1935-40]

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