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Liter
A metric measure of capacity that, by definition, is equal to the volume of a kilogram of water at 4 degrees centigrade and at standard atmospheric pressure of 760 millimeters of mercury. Metric equivalents — There are 1000 cubic centimeters or 1 cubic decimeter in 1 liter. U.S. equivalent — A liter is a little more than a quart (1.057 U.S. liquid quarts). The abbreviation for liter is L or l. The word "liter" derives from the French "litre" and that, in turn, is derived from the Latin "litra", a pound.
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A measure of capacity of 1000 cubic centimeters or 1 cubic decimeter; equivalent to 1.056688 quarts (U.S., liquid). [Fr., fr. G. litra, a pound]

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li·ter or chiefly Brit li·tre 'lēt-ər n a metric unit of capacity equal to the volume of one kilogram of water at 4°C (39°F) and at standard atmospheric pressure of 760 millimeters of mercury

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li·ter (L) (leґtər) [Fr. litre] a basic unit of volume used for liquids with the SI system, equal to 1000 cubic centimeters, or 1 cubic decimeter, or to 1.0567 quarts liquid measure.

Medical dictionary. 2011.