ClimateAugust 16, 2026

kiloliter

KIL-uh-lee-ter

Definition

A metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters or one cubic meter.

Etymology

Derived from the French 'kilolitre,' the word combines the Greek 'khilioi' meaning 'thousand' with the French 'litre,' a unit of volume established during the French Revolution.

In the news

In this article, the unit is used to describe the large capacity of a residential water tank used by a resident preparing for the hurricane. It helps illustrate the significant volume of water stored to ensure self-reliance during the storm.

Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii’s Big Island with heavy rain, winds

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