deciliter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of deciliter
From the French word décilitre, dating back to 1795–1805. See deci-, liter
Example Sentences
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If someone has a score under 100, that person has a mild amount of plaque and the goal should be to have a LDL level under 100 milligrams per deciliter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
The new standards are intended to keep lead levels in the blood below 10 micrograms per deciliter, rather than their previously stated target of 40 micrograms, according to Cal/OSHA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
There’s no safe level of lead exposure, but the CDC uses a marker of 3.5 micrograms per deciliter to identify children with higher levels than most.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2023
One of every four children tested in 1997 had levels of lead in their blood of at least 10 micrograms per deciliter — a sign of high exposure.
From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2023
Their average LDL level was high: 139 milligrams per deciliter.
From New York Times ● Mar. 4, 2023
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