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Splotchy teeth patterns have occurred with higher levels of fluoride, prompting the U.S. government to lower its recommendations from 1.2 milligrams per liter of water in 2015.
—Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
Although the Public Health Service recommends a fluoride concentration of 0.7 milligrams per liter for community water systems, the EPA, under the Safe Drinking Water Act, sets enforceable standards for drinking water quality.
—Samantha Putterman, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Nov. 2024
Fluoride was measured at 8 milligrams per liter in the groundwater of some villages in China, while some Canadian waters contain levels of less than 0.05 milligrams per liter, according to a World Health Organization report.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
By the end of the 1800’s Pernod was producing ten million liters annually.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
French litre, from Medieval Latin litra, a measure, from Greek, a weight
First Known Use
1797, in the meaning defined above
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“Liter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liter. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
liter
noun
li·ter
variants
or litre
ˈlēt-ər
: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter see metric system
Medical Definition
liter
noun
li·ter
variants
or chiefly British litre
: a metric unit of capacity equal to the volume of one kilogram of water at 4°C (39°F) and at standard atmospheric pressure of 760 millimeters of mercury
More from Merriam-Webster on liter
Nglish: Translation of liter for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of liter for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about liter
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