Word of the Day
Stere (steer)
Common clues: One cubic meter; Unit of volume
Definition: A unit of volume equal to a cubic meter (35.32 cubic feet) used as a measure for cordwood.
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Although it dates from the origin of the metric system in 1798, the stere has never been used as much as the liter. In Europe it is used primarily as a measure for firewood; for this purpose, the stere equals about 0.2795 cord or 2.207 cord feet. The name comes from the Greek stereos, solid.
[Source: http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/dictS.html#stere]
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