Litre Definition

lētər
litres
noun
litres

Liter.

Webster's New World

The metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbols: l, L, â„“

You should be able to fill four cups with one litre of water.
Wiktionary
(informal) A measure of volume equivalent to a litre.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • cubic decimeter
  • cubic decimetre
  • l
  • liter

Other Word Forms of Litre

Noun

Singular:
litre
Plural:
litres

Origin of Litre

  • From French litre, Medieval Latin litra, from Ancient Greek λίτρα (litra, “a Sicilian coin, a measure of weight"). Related to Latin libra.

    From Wiktionary

Litre Sentence Examples

  • The litre is equal to a cubic decimetre.

  • In general analytical work the standard solution contains the equivalent weight of the substance in grammes dissolved in a litre of water.

  • Next 5 cc. of glacial acetic acid are added, the solution cooled, and 5 cc. of a solution of potassium iodide (300 grammes to the litre) and the standard solution of sodium thiosulphate run in from a burette until the brown colour has nearly disappeared.

  • The litre is the standard liquid measure.

  • The principal units of length, weight and volume are the metre, gramme (or gram) and litre.

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Words Starting With

LLILIT

Words Ending With

ERETRE

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Words Starting With L and Ending With E

Starts With L & Ends With EStarts With LI & Ends With EStarts With L & Ends With RE

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5 Letter Words5 Letter Words Starting With L5 Letter Words Ending With E