The prefix 'deci-' is a decimal prefix used in the metric system to indicate a factor of one-tenth or 0.1. It is derived from the Latin word 'decem' meaning 'ten.' This prefix is commonly used in various systems of measurement, particularly in the context of the metric system, to represent a fraction or submultiple of a larger unit.
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