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liquid measure

NOUN
  1. a unit of capacity for liquids (for measuring the volumes of liquids or their containers)

How To Use liquid measure In A Sentence

  • Most metric recipes were based on a weight unit of 25 grams - slightly less than an ounce - and a liquid measure of half a litre, which was slightly less than a pint.
  • Until the late 18th century, Scots liquid measures had colourful names like ` mutchkin’ and ` chopin’ (2 mutchkins).
  • Most metric recipes were based on a weight unit of 25 grams - slightly less than an ounce - and a liquid measure of half a litre, which was slightly less than a pint.
  • I always wondered why two pipes in liquid measure were called a hogshead; now I know; it was on account of their great capacity.” Memories and Anecdotes
  • Most metric recipes were based on a weight unit of 25 grams - slightly less than an ounce - and a liquid measure of half a litre, which was slightly less than a pint.
  • An ounce in liquid measure is different from an ounce in dry measure.
  • An ounce in liquid measure is different from an ounce in dry measure.
  • The standard liquid measure in the Bible is the bath.
  • The equivalence values are based on the Old Testament use of bath as a liquid measurement.
  • In Roman times the amphora was used as a unit of liquid measure containing 2 urnae, 8 congii, or 48 sextarii (the latter, equivalent to a pint).
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