decalitre
5 synonyms for decalitre, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A unit of volume equal to ten litres, symbol daL.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
dkl
dekaliter
decaliter
dekalitre
How to use decalitre
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a decalitre of water
measured in decalitres
several decalitres
Decalitre is mostly a technical or scientific measurement term rather than an everyday one in Britain.
Etymology
Decalitre comes from the French word décalitre, formed by joining the prefix deca-, meaning ten, to litre.
Full origin of decalitre →Frequently asked questions
How many litres are in a decalitre?
A decalitre equals ten litres.
What is the symbol for decalitre?
The symbol is daL.
Is decalitre spelled differently in American English?
Yes, in American usage it is generally spelled decaliter.
