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liter
noun li·ter \ˈlē-tər\
: a metric unit for measuring the volume of a liquid or gas that is equal to 1.057 quarts
Full Definition of LITER
: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter — see metric system table
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Variants of LITER
li·ter or li·tre \ˈlē-tər\
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Origin of LITER
French litre, from Medieval Latin litra, a measure, from Greek, a weight
First Known Use: 1797
LITER Defined for Kids
liter
noun li·ter \ˈlē-tər\
Definition of LITER for Kids
: a metric unit of liquid capacity equal to 1.057 quarts
Medical Dictionary
liter
noun li·ter
Medical Definition of LITER
: a metric unit of capacity equal to the volume of one kilogram of water at 4°C (39°F) and at standard atmospheric pressure of 760 millimeters of mercury
Variants of LITER
li·ter or chiefly British li·tre \ˈlēt-ər\
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