decilitre Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a metric unit of volume equal to one tenth of a liter
    deciliter; dl.

WordNet

Dec"i*li`ter, Dec"i*li`tre noun (Also<
  • Deciliter
  • Decilitre
)
Etymology
F. décilitre; pref. déci- tenth (L. decimus) + litre. See Liter.
Definitions
  1. A measure of capacity or volume in the metric system; one tenth of a liter, equal to 6.1022 cubic inches, or 3.38 fluid ounces.

Webster 1913