metric_unit
1. [ noun ] a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds)
Synonyms: metric
Examples:

"convert all the measurements to metric units" "it is easier to work in metric"

Related terms: unit_of_measurement metric_weight_unit metric_linear_unit metric_capacity_unit
Similar spelling:   metrical_unit
  metric_ton
  metricize
  metricise
  metricate
  metric_grain
  metric_system
  metrication
  metrical
  metric_space
  meteoric