Definition

A unit of mass in the metric system that is equal to one-tenth of a gram.

Example

The recipe calls for five decigrams of sugar.

Conversation

Do you know how much a decigram is in grams?

Yeah, it's one-tenth of a gram, right?

Exactly! I was trying to measure some spices and got confused.

That happens! Cooking can be tricky with all those measurements.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Decigram → It is formed from "deci-" (meaning one-tenth) and "gram" (from Greek "gramma", meaning something written or a small weight). The word "decigram" refers to a unit of mass equal to one-tenth of a gram.

Memory Tip

Think of 'deci-' meaning one-tenth and 'gram' referring to weight — a decigram is a weight that is one-tenth of a gram.

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