cubic decimeter

/ˌkjubɪk ˌdɛsəˈmidər/
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Other forms: cubic decimeters

Definitions of cubic decimeter
  1. 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)
    synonyms: cubic decimetre, l, liter, litre
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    type of:
    metric capacity unit
    a capacity unit defined in metric terms
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