DECISTERE

Etymology

Noun

decistere (plural decisteres)

One tenth of a stere or cubic metre.

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


Dec"i*stere, n. Etym: [F. décistère; pref. déci- tenth (fr. L. decimus) + stère a stere.] (Metric System)

Definition: The tenth part of the stere or cubic meter, equal to 3.531 cubic feet. See Stere.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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