decigram

[des-i-gram]

dec·i·gram

[des-i-gram]
noun
a unit of mass or weight equal to 1/10 gram (1.543 grains). Abbreviation: dg
Also, especially British, dec·i·gramme.


Origin:
1800–10; < French décigramme. See deci-, -gram2
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Decigram is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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decigram

noun
1/10 gram 
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