litre
UK: ˈliːtə | US: ˈliːtər
n. a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimetre or 1.76 pints
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The word "litre" originates from the French "litre," which was adopted from the older term "litron," a measure of capacity. The French term traces back to the Medieval Latin "litra," derived from the Greek "λίτρα" (litra), an ancient Sicilian unit of weight. The modern metric sense was standardized during the French Revolution as part of the metric system. Unlike many scientific terms, "litre" retains its monolithic form without separable morphemes in English usage.
The bottle contains two litres of water.
Fuel efficiency is measured in litres per 100 kilometres.
She drank a litre of juice after her workout.
The recipe calls for half a litre of milk.
This car’s tank holds 50 litres of petrol.