Decagram (Noun)
Meaning
10 grams.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The new smartphone weighs in at exactly one decagram, making it one of the lightest devices on the market.
- Her grandmother taught her that a decagram of gold is the standard unit of measurement when valuing ornaments.
- For precise measurements, the scientist chose to use the metric system and calculated the weight in decagrams.
- According to ancient tradition, the merchant's offer was 10 decagrams of silver in exchange for the valuable artifact.
- A decagram was the standard denomination on the packaging of consumer electronics to help the buyer track weight.