hectoliter
/'hektouli:tə/ Cách viết khác : (hectoliter) /'hektou,li:tə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A metric unit of volume or capacity: A "hectoliter" is a unit of measurement in the metric system equal to 100 liters. It is used to measure larger quantities of liquids or dry goods.
Usage
- The word "hectoliter" is a specific, technical term used primarily in contexts involving measurement, agriculture (e.g., for grains or wine production), brewing, and scientific or industrial volumes. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Examples
- Noun:
- The winery produced over 500 hectoliters of wine this season.
- The standard barrel for beer in many European countries holds one hectoliter.
Advanced Usage
- Abbreviation: The standard abbreviation for "hectoliter" is "hL" or "hl".
- The silo has a capacity of 1,200 hL.
Variants and Related Words
- Hectolitre: This is an alternative spelling, primarily used in British English and other regions using Commonwealth spelling conventions. The meaning is identical.
- The shipment was measured in hectolitres.
Synonyms
- 100 liters: This is a descriptive synonym, not a single word.
- 0.1 cubic meter: An equivalent measurement in a different metric unit of volume.
Notes on Different Meanings
- "Hectoliter" has only one specific meaning as a unit of measurement. It does not have idiomatic uses or phrasal verbs.
Noun
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a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 100 liters
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