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- noun
- Specialized
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- The recipe calls for one liter of water, which you can measure as 1 l.
- 10 L
- 20 L
- 15 L
Examples
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In-flight oxygen is prescribed at a rate of 2 l/min or 4 l/min via nasal cannulae.
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Two microliters of cell-culture medium (with 0.1% trypan blue) containing cells at a concentration of 2500-5000 cells/l were injected.
Academic text (2017) -
Did you get that bottle of cognac l sent?
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CD4 counts are >200 cells/l, and opportunistic infections are not seen.
Academic text (2009) -
However, levels greater than 5 mg/l as NO3 (>1 mg/l as N) can indicate unsanitary conditions (Kaaroglu and Gunay 1997).
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The fuel tank holds up to 50 l of gasoline, enough for a long trip.
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You can drink up to 2 l of water every day to stay hydrated.
Synonyms
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A measure for liquids equal to one thousand milliliters, used for milk and water
A unit of volume equal to one liter
Idioms
Compounds
- Informal
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A polite way to mention the word love when someone feels awkward saying it
How Much
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Etymology
The word l is short for litre, which comes from an old word litra that meant a small unit for 'weighing' and measuring liquids. So l is used on bottles and tanks to show how much liquid they hold.