Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decaliter
Noun
ˈdeɪ.kəˌliː.tər
Definition
A metric unit of volume equal to ten liters.
Examples
- The recipe calls for 2 decaliters of water.
- In the lab, the chemist measured out 5 decaliters of the solution.
- The brewery produces beer in batches of several decaliters.
Meaning
A decaliter is commonly used for measuring larger volumes of liquids, particularly in fields like cooking, chemistry, and industry.
Synonyms
- Deca-liter
- 10 liters
