Library / English Dictionary

DECIGRAM

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

1/10 gram

Synonyms:

decigram; dg

Classified under:

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure

Hypernyms ("decigram" is a kind of...):

metric weight unit; weight unit (a decimal unit of weight based on the gram)

Meronyms (parts of "decigram"):

grain; metric grain (a weight unit used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat)

Holonyms ("decigram" is a part of...):

carat (a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg)

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