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Decigram [dg]

The decigram is a metric unit of mass equal to one-tenth of a gram.

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  1 decigram = 0.1 grams

  
  
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  1 decigram = 10⁻⁴ kilograms

  
  
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  Symbol: dg

  
  

Key Facts:

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  Used for measuring small masses, often in laboratory or pharmaceutical contexts

  
  
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  The prefix "deci-" means $10^{-1}$ (one-tenth)

  
  
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  Smaller than a gram but larger than a centigram

  
  

The decigram is useful for precise measurement of small quantities where grams are too large a unit.

Drachma (Biblical Greek)

The drachma was a standard silver coin and unit of currency in ancient Greece during Biblical times. It was widely used for trade and everyday transactions.

A single drachma typically weighed about 4.3 grams of silver. It served as the basic monetary unit, with larger denominations like the didrachma (2 drachmas) and tetradrachma (4 drachmas) built upon it.

The drachma is frequently mentioned in historical and Biblical texts as a common currency in the Mediterranean region.

Summary:

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  Ancient Greek silver coin weighing about 4.3 grams

  
  
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  Basic unit of currency in Biblical Greek times

  
  
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  Foundation for larger denominations like didrachma and tetradrachma