Deciliter (noun)

A unit of volume measurement equal to one tenth of a liter or 100 milliliters.

Origin:

The word deciliter is derived from the latin word "decimus" meaning tenth and "liter" meaning unit of measurement of volume. it is a unit of volume measurement, which is equal to one tenth of a liter or 100 milliliters.

Examples:

1. The recipe calls for 200 grams of flour, which is about 2 deciliters.
2. The jug held about 5 deciliters of milk.
3. The container was labeled to hold up to 10 deciliters of liquid.
4. The soup recipe was meant to serve 4 people and it required 2 deciliters of water.
5. The measured out half a deciliter of vanilla extract to add to the batter.