dekagram

noun

deka·​gram ˈde-kə-ˌgram 

: a unit of mass equal to 10 grams see Metric System Table

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

dekagram

noun

deka·​gram ˈdek-ə-ˌgram 

: a unit of mass equal to 10 grams see metric system

Medical Definition

dekagram

noun

deka·​gram

variants or decagram or chiefly British decagramme

ˈdek-ə-ˌgram 

: a metric unit of mass and weight equal to 10 grams