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Decigram

Decigram \Dec"i*gram\, Decigramme \Dec"i*gramme\, n. [F. d['e]cigramme; pref. d['e]ci- tenth (fr. L. decimus) + gramme.] A weight in the metric system; one tenth of a gram, equal to 1.5432 grains avoirdupois.

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decigram

n. (SI-unit deci gram mass)

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decigram

n. 1/10 gram [syn: dg]

Usage examples of "decigram".

When the woman got close enough, however, the cadet held up a decigram coin, snapping it in her face.

Each cachet contained three decigrams of malourea, the insidious drug notorious under its trade name of Veronal.