liter

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Definition

A liter is a unit for measuring the volume of liquids or gases. One liter is equal to 1,000 milliliters or about 1.057 quarts.

Usage & Nuances

"Liter" is the spelling used in American English; "litre" is used in British English. Always used with quantities, like "a liter of water." Abbreviated as "L" or "l."

Example Sentences

The tank can hold ten liters of gas.

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I bought a liter of milk.

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A bottle of water usually has one liter.

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Could you get me a liter of orange juice from the store?

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My car uses about seven liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.

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Just fill it up to the one liter mark, please.

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