DG

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

1/10 gram

Synonyms:

decigram; dg

Classified under:

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure

Hypernyms ("dg" is a kind of...):

metric weight unit; weight unit (a decimal unit of weight based on the gram)

Meronyms (parts of "dg"):

grain; metric grain (a weight unit used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat)

Holonyms ("dg" is a part of...):

carat (a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg)