cubic decimeter meaning

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cubic decimeter (noun): a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints).

Spelling: cubic decimetre (British) · cubic decimeter (American)

Definition of cubic decimeter

  1. a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

    Synonyms: liter, litre, l, cubic decimetre

    Type of: metric capacity unit

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