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The definition of a liter is a unit for measuring volume in the metric system.

(noun)

An example of a liter is a bottle containing 33.76 ounces or 1.0567 quarters of soda.

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noun

the basic unit of volume or capacity in the metric system, equal to 33.76 fluid ounces or 1.0567 liquid quarts (0.9081 dry quarts or 61.0237 cubic inches); the volume of one cubic decimeter or one kilogram of water at its maximum density at 4°C: abbrev. l or L

Brit. sp. litre

Origin: Fr litre < litron, obs. unit of measure < ML litra < Gr, a pound

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noun Abbr. l or lit.

A metric unit of volume equal to approximately 1.056 liquid quarts, 0.908 dry quart, or 0.264 gallon. See Table at measurement.

Origin:

Origin: French litre

Origin: , from obsolete litron, measure of capacity

Origin: , from Medieval Latin lītra

Origin: , from Greek, unit of weight

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