liter
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.li·ter
noun \ˈlē-tər\Definition of LITER
: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter — see metric system table
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li·ter or li·tre \ˈlē-tər\
Origin of LITER
French litre, from Medieval Latin litra, a measure, from Greek, a weight
First Known Use: 1797
li·ter
noun (Medical Dictionary)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\ (audio pronunciation)
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