Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decca
Noun
/ˈdɛkə/
Definition
A unit of measurement in the metric system, equal to ten.
Examples
- The decca is commonly used in measuring distances in geography.
- In the metric system, one decca equals ten grams.
- The scientists collected samples every decca meter during the experiment.
Meaning
Decca is often used in scientific contexts to refer to a quantity that is ten times a base unit, such as deccameter, which is ten meters.
Synonyms
- ten
