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Rule "Oxford spelling of 'gram' (not 'gramme')"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Oxford spelling of 'gram' (not 'gramme')
Message: Oxford Manual of Style, 2002, gives 'gram' as the preferred spelling of these: gram, kilogram, and other units of measurement. Also, UK Weights and Measures Act 1985, section 92 shows that both 'gram' and 'gramme' are permitted in British English, and this spelling is applicable to other units that are compounds of 'gram'. Use <suggestion>\1</suggestion>.
Category: British English, Oxford spelling (~iz~ not ~is~) (ID: BRE_STYLE_OXFORD_SPELLING)
Link: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/72/section/92
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • A 6-gramme force is sufficient.
    Correction suggestion: 6-gram
  • A 10-microgramme difference is not sufficient.
    Correction suggestion: 10-microgram
  • A 5-yoctogramme error is not important.
    Correction suggestion: 5-yoctogram
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • A 6-gram force is sufficient.
  • Use a five-kilogramme weight.
ID: OXFORD_SPELLING_GRAM [2]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2025-01-04 22:33:09 +0100)