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Definition of deciliter

deciliter

/ˈdɛs.əˌliː.tɚ/
(UK: decilitre)
dec · i · li · ter
Plural:deciliters
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deciliter Lexical Profile

deciliter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A metric unit of capacity or volume equal to one-tenth of a liter (100 milliliters), or approximately 3.38 US fluid ounces.

Example

"Medical laboratories routinely report blood glucose and cholesterol concentrations in milligrams per deciliter."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'deciliter' (one-tenth of a liter, abbreviated dL) with 'decaliter' (ten liters, abbreviated daL). While 'deciliter' is the standard American spelling, 'decilitre' is used in British and Commonwealth English.

• Nearby Words

decidedly
decider
deciduous
deciliter
decimal
decimally
decimate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from French décilitre, formed from the metric prefix déci- (from Latin decimus, meaning 'tenth') and litre (ultimately from Ancient Greek litra, an ancient Sicilian unit of weight and measure).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deciliter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deciliter
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