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C

Calibrate

to standardise a measuring instrument (i.e. a scale) to ensure its accuracy

G

gm

an abbreviation for a metric of measurement in terms of mass - a gram

K

kg

an abbreviation for a metric of measurement in terms of mass - a kilogram (equivalent to 1,000g)

L

L

an abbreviation for a metric of measurement in terms of volume - a litre (equivalent to 1,000ml)

M

Meniscus

the curved surface of a liquid in a measuring flask, container or tube.

ml

an abbreviation for a metric of measurement in terms of volume - a millilitre

T

Tbsp

an abbreviation for a tablespoon measurement, equivalent to 15ml

Tsp

an abbreviation for a teaspoon measurement, equivalent to 5ml