ClimateAugust 17, 2026

megalitres

MEG-uh-ly-turz

Definition

A unit of volume in the metric system equal to one million liters.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'megas' meaning 'great' or 'large' combined with the French 'litre', a unit of capacity based on the cubic decimeter.

In the news

The term is used to quantify the specific volume of water remaining in the reservoir, highlighting the significant drop compared to the previous year.

Dropping reservoir level being kept 'under review' says Environment Agency

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Shropshire Star

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