litre

Definition

noun
  • a unit of measurement of liquids equal to 1.76 pints.
    Abbreviation l, L
    (Note With figures, usually written l or L: 2.5 l, but it can be written in full to avoid confusion with the numeral 1. The US spelling is liter.)
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