deca- [DEK uh], dec-, deka-, dek-
(Greek: ten; a decimal prefix used in the international metric system for measurements)
In the metric [decimal] system, deka- is used to show whole units: ten [U.S.] and tenfold [U.K.]; 101 [10]. The metric symbol for deka- is da.
decachord
decade
decagon
decagonal
decagram
1. A unit of weight equal to ten grams.
2. A metric unit of mass equal to 10 grams (dkg).
decagramme (British)
A weight of the metric system; ten grams, equal to about 154.32 grains avoirdupois.
decahedra
decahedral
decahedron
decahedrous
decaliter
decalitre (British)
Decalog
Decalogue
Decameron
Related "metric" families:
yotta;
zetta;
exa;
peta;
tera;
giga;
mega;
kilo;
hecto;
deci;
centi;
milli;
micro;
nano;
pico;
femto;
atto;
zepto;
yocto.
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