kilolitre
/'kilou,litə/ Cách viết khác : (kiloliter) /'kilou,litə/
Definition
Noun: - A metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1,000 liters. It is used to measure large quantities of liquids or gases.
Usage
The word "kilolitre" is a specific measurement term. It is used in contexts requiring precise quantification of volume, particularly in scientific, industrial, and commercial fields. It is a compound of the metric prefix "kilo-" (meaning one thousand) and the unit "litre".
Examples
- The water tank has a capacity of five kilolitres.
- The factory's daily output is measured in kilolitres of fuel.
- One kilolitre is equivalent to one cubic metre of water.
Advanced Usage
- "kilolitre per hour (kL/h)": A unit of flow rate.
- The pump has a maximum flow rate of 10 kilolitres per hour.
Variants and Related Words
- Kiloliter (noun): The American English spelling of "kilolitre".
- Litre/Liter (noun): The base unit. One kilolitre equals 1,000 litres.
- Cubic metre (noun): A unit of volume equal to one kilolitre.
Synonyms
- Cubic metre (for water and similar substances at standard conditions).
Notes on Meaning
- The term is neutral and purely technical. It does not have figurative meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs associated with it.
Noun
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a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters
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