/kr/ (similar to ‘ker’ with a short ‘e’ sound)

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of currency in some countries, particularly in Eastern Europe, or a unit of measurement, especially for fuel consumption.

“She converted her dollars to kr in preparation for her trip to Hungary.”

2. prefix

A prefix used in scientific and technical terms, often denoting a relation to something or a property of it.

“The scientist used the prefix kr- to describe the kinetic resistance in her study.”