litre

Meanings

• Noun

  A unit of volume equal to one thousand cubic centimeters or one hundred thousand cubic millimeters.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈliː.tə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with litre
litter , witter , bitter , quitter

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Variants

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litre , liter , liters , litres

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Etymology

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The word 'litre' comes from the Latin word 'litra', which originally meant a flat piece or slab, and later came to mean a measure of liquid.

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Trivia

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1. One litre is approximately equal to 0.264 US gallons.

2. The metric system was first proposed by Gabriel Mouton in 1575, but it wasn't until the late 17th century that it began to be widely adopted.

3. The word 'litre' is also used in the context of beer, where it refers to a measure of beer volume.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metric system: The international system of measurement based on the metre, kilogram, second, and other fundamental physical quantities.

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Culture

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The litre is an important unit of measurement in the metric system, and is commonly used to measure liquids such as fuel for vehicles.

How to Memorize "litre"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a container with a capacity of one thousand cubic centimeters or one hundred thousand cubic millimeters. Visualize filling this container with a liquid to understand the concept of a litre.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'litre' with the metric system and the measurement of liquids.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Litres Lots of Liquids' to remember the meaning of litre.

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