decaliter

noun

deca·​li·​ter ˈde-kə-ˌlē-tər How to pronounce decaliter (audio)

Word History

Etymology

French décalitre, from déca- + litre liter

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of decaliter was in 1810

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Cite this Entry

“Decaliter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decaliter. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

decaliter

noun
deca·​li·​ter ˈdek-ə-ˌlēt-ər How to pronounce decaliter (audio)
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