Definition

A measurement of pressure that is equal to 1,000 bars.

Example

The pressure in the tank was measured at 5 kilobars.

Conversation

Did you know that a kilobar is a unit of pressure?

No, I had no idea! How much pressure does that actually mean?

It’s equal to 1,000 bars, which is pretty significant.

Wow, that's a lot! I guess pressure really adds up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Kilobar is formed from "kilo-" (from Greek "chilioi", meaning thousand) and "bar" (from Greek "baros", meaning weight or pressure). The word refers to a unit of pressure equal to one thousand bars.

Memory Tip

Think of 'kilo-' meaning a thousand, and 'bar' relating to weight or pressure — that's how kilobar represents a thousand units of pressure.

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