Associations to the word «Litre»

Wiktionary

LITRE, noun. The metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbols: l, L, ℓ
LITRE, noun. (informal) A measure of volume equivalent to a litre.

Dictionary definition

LITRE, noun. A metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints).

Wise words

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