Deciliter \Dec"i*li`ter\, Decilitre \Dec"i*li`tre\, n. [F. d['e]cilitre; pref. d['e]ci- tenth (L. decimus) + litre. See {Liter}.] A measure of capacity or volume in the metric system; one tenth of a liter, equal to 6.1022 cubic inches, or 3.38 fluid ounces.
decilitre n : a metric unit of volume equal to one tenth of a liter [syn: {deciliter}, {dl}]