Definition

A unit of volume equal to ten liters, commonly used in measuring liquids.

Example

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

Conversation

Did you know that a dekaliter is a unit of measurement for volume?

Yeah, I heard it's equal to ten liters, right?

Exactly! I found that out while reading about cooking measurements.

That's interesting! I usually just stick to cups and liters.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dekaliter → It is formed from "deka-" (from Greek "deka", meaning ten) and "liter" (from Latin "litera", meaning a unit of volume). The word "dekaliter" refers to a volume measurement that is ten liters.

Memory Tip

Think of 'deka-' meaning ten, and 'liter' as a unit of volume — so a dekaliter is simply ten liters.

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