Definition

A unit of mass equal to ten grams.

Example

The recipe calls for a dekagram of sugar to sweeten the cake.

Conversation

Do you know how much a dekagram weighs in grams?

Yeah, it’s actually ten grams, right?

Exactly! I need that measurement for my recipe.

It's pretty handy to know when cooking.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dekagram → It is formed from "deka-" (from Greek "deka", meaning ten) and "gram" (from Greek "gramma", meaning something written or a weight). The word "dekagram" refers to a unit of mass equal to ten grams.

Memory Tip

Think of 'deka-' meaning ten, and 'gram' referring to weight — so a dekagram is a weight that is ten grams.

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