The term 'DIPPER UNIT' is a combination of two words, 'DIPPER' and 'UNIT'. The word 'DIPPER' refers to a type of scoop or ladle used for dipping liquids, while the word 'UNIT' refers to a single item or entity. Together, the two words form a phrase that describes a UNIT of measurement used in the food industry. Specifically, it is a measure of volume used to measure the amount of liquid in a container. The crossword solution for this term is 'STAR', which is an acronym for Standardized American Restaurant Measurement. This system was developed in the United States in the 1950s and is still used today to measure the volume of liquids in restaurants and other food service establishments.