quart

quart definition - medical

quart (kwôrt)

noun Abbr. q., qt, qt.
  1. A unit of volume or capacity in the US Customary System, used in liquid measure, equal to 2 pints or 32 ounces (0.946 liter).
  2. A unit of volume or capacity in the US Customary System, used in dry measure, equal to 1.101 liters.

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