What does dL mean in the metric system?

Answer 1

A dL is a deciliter which is 1 tenth of a liter (1 dL = 0.1 L) and a centiliter is 1 hundredth of a liter (1 cL = 0.01 L), so a dL is ten times larger than a cL.

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Answer 2

In the metric system, "dL" stands for deciliter, which is a unit of volume equivalent to one-tenth of a liter. It is commonly used to measure liquid volumes in recipes and for medical purposes.

Answer 3

Deciliter, or 1/10th of a litre