decigram
Definition
- Noun:
- A unit of mass: A decigram is a metric unit of mass equal to one-tenth (1/10) of a gram.
Usage
- The word "decigram" is used primarily in scientific, medical, or technical contexts to measure small masses. It is less common in everyday use than grams or milligrams.
- It is typically abbreviated as dg.
Examples
- Noun:
- The recipe required two decigrams of saffron.
- A typical dose of the medication is measured in decigrams.
- The sample's mass was recorded as 5 dg.
Advanced Usage
- "Decigram" in compound units: While "decigram" itself is a specific unit, it can be part of larger decimal-based metric measurements (e.g., 1.5 decigrams).
- The precision scale can measure to the nearest hundredth of a decigram.
Variants and Related Words
- Decigramme: An alternative, chiefly British, spelling of "decigram."
- Gram (g): The base unit of mass in the metric system, equal to 10 decigrams.
- Centigram (cg): A unit of mass equal to one-hundredth (1/100) of a gram, or 0.1 decigrams.
- Milligram (mg): A unit of mass equal to one-thousandth (1/1000) of a gram, or 0.01 decigrams.
Synonyms
- 0.1 gram: A descriptive synonym indicating the exact equivalent.
- One-tenth of a gram: A phrase defining the unit's value.
Notes on Meaning
- The "deci-" prefix comes from the Latin , meaning "tenth." Therefore, a decigram is literally a "tenth-gram."
- In practice, for very small measurements, milligrams (mg) are more frequently used than decigrams.
Noun
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1/10 gram
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