decuplet

See also: décuplet

English

Etymology

From decuple (“multiply by ten”) +‎ -et (“forming diminutives”).

Noun

decuplet (plural decuplets)

One of a group of ten babies born at the same birth.
(physics) A collection of spin-3/2 baryons described in the eightfold way.
(music) A group of ten notes played in place of four or eight.

Synonyms

decaplet

Related terms

decuple
(set of 10 items) decimate, decimal

Translations

one of ten babies born at the same birth

German: Zehnling m

Japanese: 十つ子 (ja) (totsugo)

Anagrams

dectuple

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