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Meaning of liter: A measure of volume for a liquid, using the metric system.

Definition of liter

A measure of volume for a liquid, using the metric system. One liter is equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (cc), 1,000 milliliters (mm), or 1.0567 quarts (qt). Also called L.

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