Definition of Decigram

1. Noun. 1/10 gram.

Exact synonyms: Dg
Generic synonyms: Metric Weight Unit, Weight Unit
Terms within: Grain, Metric Grain
Group relationships: Carat

Definition of Decigram

1. n. A weight in the metric system; one tenth of a gram, equal to 1.5432 grains avoirdupois.

Definition of Decigram

1. Noun. (SI-unit deci gram mass) ¹

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Definition of Decigram

1. one tenth of a gram [n -S]

Medical Definition of Decigram

1. One-tenth of a gram. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decigram

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deciduosity
deciduous
deciduous dentition
deciduous holly
deciduous membrane
deciduous plant
deciduous teeth
deciduous tooth
deciduousness
deciduousnesses
decieve
decigrade
decigrades
decigram (current term)
decigramme
decigrammes
decigrams
decikatal
decikatals
decile
deciles
deciliter
deciliters
decilitre
decilitres
decillion
decillions
decillionth

Literary usage of Decigram

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences by Southern Society for Clinical Investigation (U.S.) (1907)
"Now the increase in using these solutions is always by 1 decigram of each solution, which is convenient to measure and easy to remember. ..."

2. A Manual of Weights and Measures ... with Rules and Tables by Oscar Oldberg (1885)
"The Centigram is the hundredth part of the Gram, or o.oi Gram. The decigram is the tenth part of the Gram, or o. I Gram. The Gram The Dekagram is ten Grams. ..."

3. Basic Math Skills Grade 5 by Wes Tuttle (2003)
"liter (D centimeter © decigram © milliliter 4. Which is shorter than a meter? ® decimeter (D hectometer © kilometer © dekameter 5. ..."

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