Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dekagram
Noun
/ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/
Definition
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Examples
- The recipe calls for 5 dekagrams of sugar.
- I bought a dekagram of nuts from the store.
- In the laboratory, we need exactly 10 dekagrams of the chemical for the experiment.
Meaning
Dekagram is used for measuring weight in the metric system, often used in cooking and other measurements where small weights are necessary.
Synonyms
- 10 grams
- decigram
