Hectoliter (Noun)
Meaning
A metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 100 liters.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The hectoliter is used as a standard unit of measurement in international wine production.
- The large cistern had a capacity of several hectoliters, enough to supply the village for a month.
- Farmers often report their crop yields in hectoliters of output per hectare.
- In the distillery, production was measured in hectoliters of pure ethanol per day.
- The large tank was calibrated to hold exactly one hectoliter of fuel.