How Do You Spell DECAGRAM?

Pronunciation: [dɪkˈaɡɹam] (IPA)

Decagram is a unit of mass in the metric system. It is spelled as /ˈdɛk əˌgræm/ in IPA phonetic transcription, where the "d" is pronounced as a voiceless dental plosive, "e" as the short vowel sound, "k" as a voiceless velar plosive, "a" as the short vowel sound, "g" as a voiced velar plosive, "r" as a voiced alveolar approximant, "a" as the short vowel sound and "m" as a voiced bilabial nasal. The word is derived from the Greek word "deka" meaning ten and the Latin word "gramma" meaning weight.

DECAGRAM Meaning and Definition

1. A decagram is a unit of weight or mass in the metric system, specifically derived from the base unit of grams. It is represented by the symbol "dag". The term "deca-" in decagram signifies the multiplication factor of ten and refers to the conversion of one gram into ten grams. Therefore, one decagram is equal to ten grams or 10g.

   The decagram is commonly used in scientific and technical fields to measure the weight or mass of various materials. It is especially useful when dealing with larger quantities that exceed the gram unit, but are not significant enough to require the use of kilograms. For instance, the decagram is often utilized in the measurement of food ingredients, particularly in recipes and culinary applications, where precise and consistent measurements are crucial.

   The decagram, along with other metric system units, offers a practical and straightforward method for conversions between weight units. For example, one kilogram is equivalent to one hundred decagrams, while one gram is equal to one-tenth of a decagram. This versatility allows for seamless transitions between different units of weight within the metric system, promoting ease of measurement and standardization across various fields and industries.

2. A weight of 10 grams, equivalent to 154.32349 grains, or, roughly, 2 1/2 drams, apothecaries' weight.

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Common Misspellings for DECAGRAM

• secagram
• xecagram
• cecagram
• fecagram
• recagram
• eecagram
• dwcagram
• dscagram
• ddcagram
• drcagram
• d4cagram
• d3cagram
• dexagram
• devagram
• defagram
• dedagram
• deczgram
• decsgram
• decwgram

Etymology of DECAGRAM

The word "decagram" is derived from two Greek roots. "Deca-" is a prefix meaning "ten", and "gramma" means "something written" or "letter". Together, they form "decagram", which literally means "ten grams" in Greek. In modern usage, a decagram is a unit of measurement equal to 10 grams.

Similar spelling words for DECAGRAM

• dekagram,
• Decagramme,
• dygogram,
• Tocogram,
• decigram,
• tachogram,
• diagram.

Plural form of DECAGRAM is DECAGRAMS