Definition

A unit of measurement for volume that is equal to one thousand liters.

Example

The water tank can hold up to five kiloliters of water.

Conversation

Did you know that a kiloliter is equal to 1,000 liters?

Really? That's a lot of water!

Yeah, it's interesting to think about how much that actually is.

For sure! I can't even imagine a kiloliter in a single container.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Kiloliter is formed from "kilo-" (from Greek "chilioi", meaning a thousand) and "liter" (from Latin "litera", meaning a measure of volume). The word "kiloliter" refers to a measure of volume that is equal to one thousand liters.

Memory Tip

Think of 'kilo-' meaning a thousand, and 'liter' as a unit of volume — so a kiloliter is a thousand liters of liquid.

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