dekaliter
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Definition
- Noun:
- A metric unit of volume or capacity: A dekaliter is a unit of measurement in the metric system equal to 10 liters. It is used to quantify volume, particularly for liquids and dry goods.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The recipe requires one dekaliter of water for the dough.
- Farmers often measure grain yields in dekaliters per hectare.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific and Agricultural Context: The term "dekaliter" is primarily used in technical, scientific, or agricultural settings rather than in everyday conversation. In daily life, liters are more common.
- The laboratory's standard container holds precisely one dekaliter of solution.
Variants and Related Words
- Decaliter (n): An alternative spelling of "dekaliter." Both spellings are correct and refer to the same unit of measurement.
- The American spelling is often "dekaliter," while "decaliter" is also used.
- Dekalitre (n): The British English spelling of "dekaliter."
- DaL (abbr): The standard abbreviation for dekaliter.
Synonyms
- Ten liters: A descriptive synonym indicating the exact quantity.
- 0.01 cubic meter: A mathematical equivalent in a different unit of volume.
Related Terms (Metric System)
- Liter (L): The base unit. 1 dekaliter = 10 liters.
- Hectoliter (hL): A larger unit. 1 hectoliter = 10 dekaliters.
- Deciliter (dL): A smaller unit. 1 dekaliter = 100 deciliters.
Noun
- a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters