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