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deciliter
noun
deci·li·ter
ˈde-sə-ˌlē-tər
: a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₁₀ liter see Metric System Table
Examples of deciliter in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
High blood sugar usually occurs when a person's glucose, or blood sugar levels, rise above 180 to 200 milligrams per deciliter, resulting in symptoms such as frequent urination, becoming thirsty or becoming weak and tired.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
While typical creatinine levels register anywhere from 0.5 to 1.1 milligrams per deciliter of fluid, Jeanne’s creatinine clocked in at 6.8, almost seven times above normal.
—Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2024
The typical blood sugar target for someone with diabetes is less than 180 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) within two hours of eating a meal.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 2 Apr. 2024
According to the Code of Federal Regulations in the U.S., it is prohibited for pilots to fly if the alcohol concentration reaches 0.04 grams per deciliter in a blood or breath sample.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
People with diabetes should aim to keep their blood sugar levels between 70 and 180 milligrams (mg) per deciliter (dL), says Dr. Sun Kim, an endocrinologist at Stanford University who specializes in treating diabetes.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2024
Last March, a blood test revealed that Caiden had a blood lead level of 13 micrograms per deciliter.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 28 Feb. 2024
Their 3-year-old daughter, a fierce, bright girl who loves twirly dresses and nail polish, had a blood-lead level of 24 micrograms per deciliter, nearly seven times the C.D.C.’s level of concern.
—Will Fitzgibbon, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2024
The agency has previously said children whose blood results reveal more than 3.5 micrograms of lead per deciliter are considered by the agency to have elevated levels.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
French décilitre, from déci- + litre liter
First Known Use
1801, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Deciliter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deciliter. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
deciliter
noun
deci·li·ter
ˈdes-ə-ˌlēt-ər
: a unit of capacity equal to ⅒ liter see metric system
Medical Definition
deciliter
noun
deci·li·ter
variants
or chiefly British decilitre
: a metric unit of capacity equal to ¹/₁₀ liter
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