dekagram

Thân thiện

A chef measures a dekagram of flour on a kitchen scale.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A unit of mass in the metric system: A dekagram is a metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.

Usage

• The word "dekagram" is used primarily in scientific, technical, or culinary contexts to specify a mass of ten grams. It is a less common unit than the gram or kilogram but is recognized in the metric system.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for two dekagrams of butter.
  • In some European markets, cheese is sometimes sold by the dekagram.

Advanced Usage

• The dekagram is part of the International System of Units (SI). The prefix "deka-" (or "deca-") denotes a factor of ten.
• "Dekagram" vs. "Decagram": "Dekagram" and "decagram" are variant spellings for the same unit of measurement. "Decagram" is also commonly used.

Variants and Related Words

• Decagram (n): An alternative spelling for dekagram.
• Gram (n): The base unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one one-thousandth of a kilogram.
• Kilogram (n): A unit of mass equal to one thousand grams.

Synonyms

• Ten grams: A descriptive synonym indicating the exact mass.
• 0.01 kilogram: An equivalent measurement in a larger metric unit.

Notes

• The dekagram is not frequently used in everyday English, where grams or kilograms are preferred. Its usage is more prevalent in specific regional contexts or specialized fields.

Học thuật

Noun

1. 10 grams

Từ đồng nghĩa

• decagram
• dkg
• dag