Definition

1. 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

1. a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters