stere
[ steer ]
noun
a cubic meter equivalent to 35.315 cubic feet or 1.3080 cubic yards, used to measure cordwood. Abbreviation: st
Origin of stere
11790–1800; <French stère<Greek stereós solid
Words Nearby stere
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How to use stere in a sentence
The theoretical unit of volume is the stere, which is a cubic meter.
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British Dictionary definitions for stere
stere
/ (stɪə) /
noun
a unit used to measure volumes of stacked timber equal to one cubic metre (35.315 cubic feet)
Origin of stere
1C18: from French stère, from Greek stereos solid
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