deciliter

[ des-uh-lee-ter ]

noun

1. a unit of capacity equal to 1/10 (0.1) liter (about 3.38 U.S. fluid ounces). : dl

Word History and Origins

Origin of deciliter¹

From the French word décilitre, dating back to 1795–1805. See deci-, liter

Example Sentences

The new standards are intended to keep lead levels in the blood below 10 micrograms per deciliter, rather than their previously stated target of 40 micrograms, according to Cal/OSHA.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s no safe level of lead exposure, but the CDC uses a marker of 3.5 micrograms per deciliter to identify children with higher levels than most.

From Seattle Times

Ms. Thompson, in her late 40s, has an LDL cholesterol level of 160 milligrams per deciliter, not high enough to make a statin imperative.

From New York Times

Kids with levels as low as 5 micrograms per deciliter of lead in their blood can have permanent cognitive impairment.

From Los Angeles Times

One of every four children tested in 1997 had levels of lead in their blood of at least 10 micrograms per deciliter — a sign of high exposure.

From Salon