Definition

1. Noun:
   • A metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters: "dkl" is a unit of measurement in the metric system, representing ten liters. It is an abbreviation for "dekaliter."

Usage

• The abbreviation "dkl" is primarily used in scientific, technical, or commercial contexts to denote volume, particularly in countries using the metric system. It is less common in everyday English, where "liters" are more frequently used.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The recipe requires 2 dkl of milk. (This means 20 liters of milk.)
  • The tank has a capacity of 5 dkl. (This means 50 liters.)

Advanced Usage

• "dkl" vs. "daL": The symbol "dkl" is a common abbreviation, but the official SI (International System of Units) symbol for dekaliter is "daL." Both represent the same unit.
  • The container is marked 3 daL, which is equivalent to 3 dkl.
• In data presentation, such as on packaging or in technical manuals, "dkl" may be used for brevity.

Variants and Related Words

• Dekaliter (daL) (n): The full term and official SI symbol for the unit equal to 10 liters.
• Liter (L) (n): The base metric unit of volume. 1 dkl = 10 L.
• Hectoliter (hL) (n): A larger metric unit equal to 100 liters. 1 hL = 10 dkl.

Synonyms

• Decaliter: An alternative spelling for dekaliter.
• Ten liters: A descriptive phrase meaning the same volume.

Notes

• "dkl" is not a phrasal verb or idiom. It is a standardized abbreviation for a unit of measurement.
• This term is specific to the metric system and is not typically used in imperial or US customary measurement contexts.

Noun

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