dekagram

[ dek-uh-gram ]

/ ˈdɛk əˌgræm /

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noun

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

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THINGAMABOB OR THINGUMMY: CAN YOU DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE US AND UK TERMS IN THIS QUIZ?

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

Also especially British, dek·a·gramme .

Origin of dekagram

From the French word décagramme, dating back to 1800–10. See deka-, -gram²