meter-kilogram-second

Etymology
. From the base units of this version of the metric system.

Noun

 * 1) A system of units used in physics and other sciences, often abbreviated as mks. It is the basis of the SI system of international units.

Synonyms

 * (official SI symbol)
 * / abbreviation

Coordinate terms

 * International System of Units
 * centimeter-gram-second
 * meter-tonne-second