Definition of 'sg'
specific gravity in British English
noun
See relative density
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Singapore in British English
noun
1.
a republic in SE Asia, occupying one main island and over 50 small islands at the S end of the Malay Peninsula: established as a British trading post in 1819 and became part of the Straits Settlements in 1826; occupied by the Japanese (1942–45); a British colony from 1946, becoming self-governing in 1959; part of the Federation of Malaysia from 1963 to 1965, when it became an independent republic (within the Commonwealth). Official languages: Chinese, Malay, English, and Tamil. Religion: Buddhist, Christian, Taoist, traditional beliefs, and Muslim. Currency: Singapore dollar. Capital: Singapore. Pop: 5 708 844 (2017 est). Area: now over 700 sq km (270 sq miles), increased in recent years as a result of land reclamation schemes
2.
the capital of the republic of Singapore: a major international port; administratively not treated as a city
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specific gravity
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s.g. in American English
abbreviation
specific gravity
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