decigram

noun

deci·gram ˈde-sə-ˌgram

: a unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀ gram see Metric System Table

Etymology

French décigramme, from déci- + gramme gram

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of decigram was in 1810

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“Decigram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decigram. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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decigram

noun

deci·gram ˈdes-ə-ˌgram

: a unit of mass equal to ⅒ gram see metric system

decigram

noun

deci·gram

variants also British decigramme

ˈdes-ə-ˌgram

: a metric unit of mass and weight equal to ¹/₁₀ gram

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