: 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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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 May 2024
For adults, the daily recommended dose of fiber is at least 28 grams, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
An optimal daily protein intake for most active people is 1.2 to two grams per kilogram of body weight.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 9 May 2024
An eggshell typically contains 2.2 grams, or 2,200 mg, of calcium, which is a whole lot more than the 4 mg obtained by boiling it in water.
—Stacey Leasca, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
An eggshell typically contains 2.2 grams, or 2,200 mg, of calcium,2 which is a whole lot more than the 4 mg obtained by boiling it in water.
—Stacey Leasca, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
So a single ice cube with a mass of 50 grams would take 16,700 joules.
—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 4 May 2024
It is widely recommended that adults consume 15-35 grams of fiber daily, although many Americans fall short.
—Casey Seiden, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
Topping it with a fried egg seemed like a good way to get a protein boost, but even then that only gave me six extra grams of the stuff, and kind of defeated the whole goal of not having any dirty dishes to deal with in the a.m.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 3 May 2024
Noun
Each pair is made of luxurious lightweight materials and weighs a scant 312 grams.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 May 2024
For adults, the daily recommended dose of fiber is at least 28 grams, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
An optimal daily protein intake for most active people is 1.2 to two grams per kilogram of body weight.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 9 May 2024
An eggshell typically contains 2.2 grams, or 2,200 mg, of calcium, which is a whole lot more than the 4 mg obtained by boiling it in water.
—Stacey Leasca, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
An eggshell typically contains 2.2 grams, or 2,200 mg, of calcium,2 which is a whole lot more than the 4 mg obtained by boiling it in water.
—Stacey Leasca, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
So a single ice cube with a mass of 50 grams would take 16,700 joules.
—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 4 May 2024
It is widely recommended that adults consume 15-35 grams of fiber daily, although many Americans fall short.
—Casey Seiden, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
Topping it with a fried egg seemed like a good way to get a protein boost, but even then that only gave me six extra grams of the stuff, and kind of defeated the whole goal of not having any dirty dishes to deal with in the a.m.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 3 May 2024
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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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