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Deci-
deci- (symbol d) is a prefix in the SI system of units denoting a factor of 10−1 (1/10).

Adopted in 1795, the prefix comes from the Latin decimus, meaning tenth. Its most frequent use is in the decibel, used to measure sound intensity (relative to a reference) and many other ratios.

See also

SI prefix

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Nina Ricci scales up for Deci Dela bow. (new women's scent)
Jun 24, 1994; PARIS -- Nina Ricci will launch a new woman's scent in October, and the house has gone a little operatic with its name. The...
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The dowagers daughter: Deci Dela.(Nina Ricci to introduce Deci Dela perfume in US)
Apr 07, 1995; NEW YORK -- Nina Ricci will be reaching for a new, younger customer in June with the U.S. introduction of its latest women's...
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DECI: Information Age tool for the cattle industry. (Decision Evaluator for the Cattle Industry)
May 01, 1998; Change stares Jim McAdams in the face every day. The fourth-generation cattleman from Lubbock, Texas, knows he must adapt to...
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deci-
Jan 01, 2004; deci- Symbol d. A prefix used in the metric system to denote one tenth. For example, 0.1 metre = 1 decimetre (dm).
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Deci Leads Team in Taking Medicine to the Streets
Jul 13, 2007; MORGANTOWN -- Every other Tuesday, Dr. David Deci packs his bag and leaves home for his regularly scheduled rounds. Instead of...
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