li|ter

li|ter «LEE tuhr», noun.

the basic measure of capacity in France, Germany, and other countries that use the metric system. A liter equals 1 cubic decimeter or 1,000 cubic centimeters, and is usually defined as the volume of a kilogram of water at its maximum density. One liter equals 1.0567 quarts U.S. liquid measure, or.908 quart U.S. dry measure. Abbr: l. Also, especially British, litre.

╂[< French litre < litron, an obsolete measure of capacity < Medieval Latin litra < Greek lā pound (of 12 ounces)]