Deciliter

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  • noun. A metric unit of volume equal to one-tenth (10-1) of a liter.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. In the metric system, a measure of capacity equal to one tenth of a liter, or 3.52 English fluidounces, or 3.38 United States fluidounces.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. 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.
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  • noun. US spelling of decilitre.
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  • noun. a metric unit of volume equal to one tenth of a liter
  • Word Usage
    "S. O'BRIEN: The national guidelines right now for the LDL is something like 100 milligrams per deciliter, which is all doctorspeak, but 100, let's say, is something like that."
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    decilitre  
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