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liter

unit of capacity / liquid measure
Noun
pl: liters

This term serves as the standard unit of volume in the metric system, specifically designed for liquid measurements. It evokes a sense of precision and international standardization, commonly found on beverage packaging and in scientific laboratories. While it functions as a standard countable noun, it is frequently used as a unit of measure in a way that mimics uncountable quantities when describing a total volume (e.g., "two liters of water").

Meanings

Noun

A metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter, used primarily for measuring liquids.

"The recipe calls for one liter of whole milk."

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