DECIGRAMME

Noun

decigramme (plural decigrammes)

(British) Alternative spelling of decigram

Source: Wiktionary


Dec"i*gram, Dec"i*gramme, n. Etym: [F. décigramme; pref. déci- tenth (fr. L. decimus) + gramme.]

Definition: A weight in the metric system; one tenth of a gram, equal to 1.5432 grains avoirdupois.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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