practical unit

noun

: any of various electric and magnetic units selected for convenience as to size for use in actual practical measurements

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“Practical unit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/practical%20unit. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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