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If ounce is spelled O U N C E then why is it abbreviated OZ, amirite?
by Anonymous12 years ago
"Ounce" is derived from the old Italian word "onza", hence the abbreviation. FUN FACT!
by Anonymous12 years ago
And why is pounds abbreviated "lbs?"
by Anonymous12 years ago
The first time I saw "lbs" was on a Cheerios box. I read aloud, "Lose ten illbs." my brother and mom couldn't stop laughing, when really it wasn't that funny.
by Anonymous12 years ago
I used to do that , too. Occasionally, in my head I still pronounce it "libs," haha.
by Anonymous12 years ago
Latin word for pounds is libra.
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by Anonymous12 years ago
Isnt the abbreviation for momentum p? I'm pretty sure thats what my teacher told me.
by Anonymous12 years ago
It is I just got finished that chapter in physics.
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