Decalitre

usgb/ˈdekəliːtər/
noun

A metric unit of volume equal to 10 liters.

The gas station pumped fifty decalitres of fuel into the truck.
Visual representation of "decalitre" - A metric unit of volume equal to 10 liters.

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Volume Measurement

Understanding 'decalitre' helps measure large liquid volumes, like in recipes or swimming pools.

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The recipe requires 2 decalitres of milk.
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Not Commonly Used

'Decalitre' is less frequent in everyday language compared to liters or milliliters.

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I need a few liters of paint, not decalitres!
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Technical Context

'Decalitre' is often used in technical fields like agriculture or automotive industries.

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This tank can hold up to 200 decalitres of water for irrigation.
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