Meaning & use
deciliter
A unit of volume in the metric system equal to one-tenth of a liter, or one hundred milliliters.
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The recipe called for two deciliters of milk to make the sauce.
A standard glass of wine holds roughly one deciliter.
A note on using this word
Deciliter, abbreviated dL, is used more commonly in some European countries and in medical measurements than in everyday American usage.
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