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metrication

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met·ri·ca·tion  (mtr-kshn)
n.
Conversion to the metric system of weights and measures; metrification.
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Noun1.metrication - the act of changing from imperial units of measurement to metric units: meters, grams, seconds
metrification
change - the action of changing something; "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election"
Translations
metrication [ˌmetrɪˈkeɪʃən] N → conversión f al sistema métrico
metrication [ˌmetrɪˈkeɪʃən] n → conversion f au système métrique
metric ton n → tonne f
metrication
n → Umstellung f → auf das metrische Maßsystem
metrication [ˌmɛtrɪˈkeɪʃ/ən] n → conversione f al sistema metrico decimale
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And it was a formula that had won the colliery the first prize of pounds 100 in the area metrication contest.
Olivia helps miners go metric; Your Shout by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
It can be no coincidence that the rise of problem drinking amongst both young and old has entirely followed metrication of pub measures.
Letter: VOICE OF THE NORTH - Restore measures and control drinking by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
It can be no coincidence that the rise of problem drinking amongst both young and old has entirely followed Metrication of pub measures.
Letter: To The Point by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
 
 
 
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