liter

noun

li·​ter ˈlē-tər How to pronounce liter (audio)
variants or litre
: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter see Metric System Table

Examples of liter in a Sentence

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The groups pointed out that the study found low IQ associations only at fluoride concentrations more than double those of the current recommendation of 0.7 milligrams per liter. Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 Yes, in Indiana, most surface water and groundwater has a natural fluoride concentration of 0.1 - 0.2 milligrams per liter, according to the Indiana Department of Health, which estimates 100,000 Hoosiers receive optimally fluoridated water from private wells. John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024 Testing The Waters So far, Amazon Web Services has returned billions of liters of water to countries impacted by climate change, economic hardship and water shortages through its replenishment plans. Sanam Mahoozi, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Editor's tip: For larger areas, the Wellness Humidifier covers up to 500 square feet, holds 1.5 liters of water, and runs for up to 24 hours. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for liter 

Word History

Etymology

French litre, from Medieval Latin litra, a measure, from Greek, a weight

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of liter was in 1797

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Cite this Entry

“Liter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liter. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

liter

noun
li·​ter
variants or litre
ˈlēt-ər
: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter see metric system

Medical Definition

liter

noun
li·​ter
variants or chiefly British litre
: a metric unit of capacity equal to the volume of one kilogram of water at 4°C (39°F) and at standard atmospheric pressure of 760 millimeters of mercury

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