li·tre
variant spelling of liter
: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter — see Metric System Table
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“Litre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/litre. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.
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chiefly British variant of liter
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