dkg

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dkg

A baker weighs out 100 dkg of flour on a digital scale.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A unit of mass: "dkg" is an abbreviation for "dekagram," a metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Usage
  • The abbreviation "dkg" is primarily used in contexts where space is limited, such as on packaging labels, in tables, or in some European recipes. In standard scientific and most international contexts, "dekagram" or "10 grams" is preferred for clarity.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The recipe calls for 2 dkg of butter. (This means 20 grams of butter.)
    • The package weight is listed as 5 dkg. (This indicates a mass of 50 grams.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term "dkg" is less common in everyday English, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom, where ounces and pounds are more familiar. It is more frequently encountered in continental Europe.
  • In formal writing, it is better to write out "dekagram" or use "10 g" to avoid confusion.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dekagram (dag): The full, formal name of the unit. "dkg" and "dag" are both abbreviations for dekagram, though "dag" is the standard SI symbol.
  • Gram (g): The base unit of mass in the metric system.
  • Kilogram (kg): A unit of mass equal to 1000 grams.
Synonyms
  • Ten grams: The explicit description of the mass.
  • 0.01 kilogram: The equivalent mass in a larger metric unit.
Notes on Meaning
  • "dkg" has only one specific meaning: a metric unit of mass. It is not used as a verb or in any idiomatic expressions.
  • It is important not to confuse "dkg" with "kg" (kilogram), which is 100 times larger.
dkg

A baker weighs out 100 dkg of flour on a digital scale.

Noun
  1. 10 grams

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