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dl

dl

8 5.3
A unit of volume equal to one tenth of a liter
  • noun
  • /diːˈɛl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : dl
  • Transfusions were recommended at a hemoglobin concentration below 10 g/dL based on the measured blood loss.
  • mg/dl
  • g/dl
  • 10 dl

Examples

  • We defined events as an increase in BLL of 2 g/dL or more at any time after initial testing.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Modeling time to 2 g/dL increases in blood lead levels over time in the United States.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Therefore, the CDC has determined that childhood blood lead concentrations at or above 10 g/dL present risks to children's health.

    Academic text (2008)
  • But the IEUBK defines elevated blood lead as 10 µg/dL, twice the CDC's threshold.

    Academic text (2013)
  • In this group, the mean calcium level dropped from 9.6 mg/dl preoperatively to 8.6 mg/dl immediately postoperatively.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Anemia was defined as a hemoglobin level <11 g/dL, and moderate-to-severe anemia as a hemoglobin level <8 g/dL.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Initial BLLs were entered as categorical (<5 g/dL, 5-9 g/dL, or =10 g/dL).

    Academic text (2011)
  • The lab reported that his blood sugar level was 140 mg/dl after the test.

  • A normal blood cholesterol level should be below 200 mg/dl.

  • Doctors generally recommend keeping triglyceride levels under 150 mg/dl.

Synonyms

deciliter
vsdl
  • Specialized
1 5.2

A tenth of a liter

is the abbreviated short form used instead of the full written name

Surface Forms

dl singular
dls plural

Morphology

dl = deciliter (semi-transparent) = d + l

The symbol 'dl' directly abbreviates 'deciliter' (deci- + liter), but the two-letter abbreviation may not be immediately recognized by learners unfamiliar with metric abbreviations.

Etymology

Dl stands for the parts deci- ('tenth') and liter. So dl means one tenth of a liter, which is why you see it in recipes and on bottles.