cubic metre

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Noun cubic metre has 1 sense

kiloliter, kilolitre, cubic meter, cubic metre - a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters
--₁ is a kind of metric capacity unit
--₁ is a part of cubic kilometer, cubic kilometre
--₁ has parts: hectoliter, hectolitre, hl

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Cubic Metre

Definition: A cubic metre is a unit of volume in the metric system that is equal to the volume of a cube with edges measuring one meter in length.

Examples:

Noun (General): The swimming pool holds approximately 50 cubic metres of water.
Noun (Scientific): A kilogram of water occupies a volume of one cubic metre at standard temperature and pressure.
Noun (Construction): The storage tank has a capacity of 1000 cubic metres.
Adjective: The project requires the purchase of cubic-metre-sized concrete blocks.
Adverb: The sound echoed loudly within the cubic metre of the empty room.