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Tamguatlay Posted 12 years ago
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400-kg crocodile

400-kg crocodile found at Keane Reservoir

Is hyphen needed?

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Top answer

No, not with unit symbols like "kg".

— GPY

  • No, not with unit symbols like "kg".
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No, not with unit symbols like "kg".
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GPYNo, not with unit symbols like "kg".
So, in 400-kilogramme crocodile, a hyphen is needed. Is that what you mean?

Thanks.
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tamguatlaySo, in 400-kilogramme crocodile, a hyphen is needed. Is that what you mean?
Strictly speaking I would use a hyphen. However, you may see it without, and it would not be considered a major error.

The spelling "kilogramme" was traditionally used in the UK, but even to me it looks a bit dated and unnecessary. I would write it "kilogram".
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