dekagram

or dec·a·gram

[ dek-uh-gram ]

noun
  1. a unit of mass or weight equal to 10 grams (0.3527 ounce avoirdupois). Abbreviation: dag

Origin of dekagram

1
From the French word décagramme, dating back to 1800–10. See deka-, -gram2
  • Also especially British, dek·a·gramme .

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