Definition

Noun: A unit for measuring volume or capacity within the metric system. It is defined using metric terms, with the liter (or litre) as a common base unit. These units are part of a decimal system, making conversions straightforward by powers of ten.

Usage

The term "metric capacity unit" is used to specify a standard measure of volume within the metric system. It is a formal, technical term often found in scientific, engineering, culinary, and educational contexts.

Examples

• The recipe requires 500 milliliters of water, a common metric capacity unit.
• In the lab, we measure liquids using various metric capacity units like liters and centiliters.
• The container's volume is listed in metric capacity units on the label.

Advanced Usage

• "Derived metric capacity unit": Refers to a unit formed from a base metric unit, such as cubic meters (m³) for volume, which is derived from the base unit of length (the meter).
• "SI metric capacity unit": Specifically refers to the coherent SI (International System of Units) unit for volume, which is the cubic meter (m³). The liter is accepted for use with SI but is not an SI base unit.

Variants and Related Words

• Liter (Litre) (n): The most commonly used metric unit of capacity, equal to 1 cubic decimeter (dm³).
• Milliliter (ml) (n): One-thousandth of a liter.
• Centiliter (cl) (n): One-hundredth of a liter.
• Cubic Centimeter (cc or cm³) (n): A unit of volume equal to a cube measuring 1 cm on each side; equivalent to 1 milliliter.
• Cubic Meter (m³) (n): The SI derived unit for volume.

Synonyms

• Metric volume unit
• Metric unit of capacity

Related Phrases

• "Express in metric capacity units": To state a volume measurement using the metric system.
  • Please express the liquid volume in metric capacity units.
• "Convert to metric capacity units": To change a volume measurement from another system (e.g., imperial) into metric units.
  • The manual instructs you to convert the gallons to metric capacity units.

Noun

1. a capacity unit defined in metric terms