Deca
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-002889
A decimal prefix in the International System of Units (SI) representing a factor of 10^1, or ten times the base unit. It is used to form multiples of SI units, such as a decameter (dam) which is ten meters. The prefix is derived from the Greek word 'deka' meaning ten.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-002889 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Physical and Biophysical Chemistry |
| References | Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 74 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf) |
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