Definition

A unit of measurement for volume in the metric system, equal to ten liters.

Example

The recipe calls for a decaliter of water to make the soup.

Conversation

I just learned that a decaliter is equal to ten liters.

Really? That's a lot of liquid!

Yeah, I was surprised too when I saw it in a recipe.

I guess that means we need to buy more water for the party!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Decaliter is formed from "deca-" (meaning ten) and "liter" (from Latin "litera", meaning letter or unit of measurement). The word refers to a metric unit that is equal to ten liters.

Memory Tip

Think of 'deca-' meaning ten, and 'liter' as a unit of measurement — so a decaliter is simply ten liters.

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