decigram

noun

deci·​gram ˈde-sə-ˌgram 

: a unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀ gram see Metric System Table

Word History

Etymology

French décigramme, from déci- + gramme gram

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

decigram

noun

deci·​gram ˈdes-ə-ˌgram 

: a unit of mass equal to ⅒ gram see metric system

Medical Definition

decigram

noun

deci·​gram

variants also British decigramme

ˈdes-ə-ˌgram 

: a metric unit of mass and weight equal to ¹/₁₀ gram