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Definition of: liter
(lē′tər) noun
A measure of capacity in the metric system, equal to the volume of one kilogram of water at 4°C. and 760 mm. atmospheric pressure, or to 1.0567 liquid quarts. See METRIC SYSTEM. Also litre. [<F litre <Gk. litra pound]
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