Decimetre
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛsɪmiːtəɹ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Decimetre is a noun meaning (metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 10⁻¹ metres. Symbol: dm.
Meaning
(metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 10⁻¹ metres. Symbol: dm.
Example Sentences
Meronyms: picometre < nanometre < micrometre < millimetre < centimetre
Holonyms: metre < kilometre < megametre < gigametre < terametre < petametre
If the aquarium is placed where it receives insufficient daylight, artificial lighting by means of ordinary incandescent lamps should be employed. For good plant growth 2 decalumens of luminous flux per square decimetre of water surface […]
Word Forms
- decimetres
- decimeter
- decim
Synonyms for decimetre
Depending on context, synonyms include decimeter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decimeter, centimetre, picometre, terametre, attometre, millimetre.
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