Kilo is a noun referring to a kilogram, a metric unit of mass equal to 1000 grams. It is also used informally to denote a kilogram’s weight in weight-shopping or shipping contexts. In some contexts, “kilo” appears as a shorthand or colloquial term in scientific and industrial discussions, as well as in military or logistical settings for quick reference to a 1,000-gram quantity.
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