gram \gram\, gramme \gramme\ gra^m, n. f. gramme, from gr.
   gra`mma that which is written, a letter, a small weight, fr.
   gra`fein to write. see graphic.
   the unit of mass or weight in the metric system. it was
   intended to be exactly, and is very nearly, equivalent to the
   weight in a vacuum of one cubic centimeter of pure water at
   its maximum density. it is equal to 15.432 grains. see
   grain, n., 4.
   1913 webster

   gram degree, or gramme degree physics, a unit of heat,
      being the amount of heat necessary to raise the
      temperature of one gram of pure water one degree
      centigrade.

   gram equivalent electrolysis, that quantity of the metal
      which will replace one gram of hydrogen.
      1913 webster
see also:
graphic. grain gram degree gramme degree gram equivalent