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litre

noun li·tre

variant spelling of

: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter — see Metric System Table

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litre

li·tre \ ˈlēt-ər \

medical Definition of litre

  • chiefly British variant of liter

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  1. Nglish: Translation of litre for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about litre

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