3M

See also: 3m and эм

English

Etymology

From the three Ms of its former name: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company.

Proper noun

3M

  1. An American multinational conglomerate corporation.

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Indonesian

Etymology

From the initialisms of each steps of the protocol.

Pronunciation

Noun

3M (uncountable)

  1. [from 2020] (neologism) the three protocols that should be done in order to avoid infection during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, promoted by the Indonesian government:
    1. memakai masker (wearing a mask)
    2. mencuci tangan dengan sabun (washing hands with soap)
    3. menjaga jarak (maintaining distance)

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