English Explanatory Dictionary

decimetre

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An SI unit of length equal to 10⁻¹ metres. Symbol: dm

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛsɪmiːtəɹ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-decimetre.wav

Word forms

decimetre decimetres decimeter dm ㍷ decim

Etymology

Borrowed from French décimètre. By surface analysis, deci- + metre.

Derived words

cubic decimetre
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