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British Capacity Unit

Definition:
A "British capacity unit" is a type of measurement used to describe how much space something can fill, like a container. This unit is part of the British Imperial System of measurement, which is used in the United Kingdom. There are different British capacity units for measuring liquids (wet) and solids (dry).

Summary:

A British capacity unit is a way to measure how much something can hold, used mainly in the UK. It applies to both wet and dry measurements, and there are specific terms for different units like gallons and pints.

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Noun

1. a unit of measure for capacity officially adopted in the British Imperial System; British units are both dry and wet

Synonyms

• British capacity unit
• Imperial capacity unit