Definition of Hectoliter

1. Noun. A metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 100 liters.

Exact synonyms: Hectolitre, Hl
Generic synonyms: Metric Capacity Unit
Terms within: Dal, Decaliter, Decalitre, Dekaliter, Dekalitre, Dkl
Group relationships: Cubic Meter, Cubic Metre, Kiloliter, Kilolitre

Definition of Hectoliter

1. n. A measure of liquids, containing a hundred liters; equal to a tenth of a cubic meter, nearly 26½ gallons of wine measure, or 22.0097 imperial gallons. As a dry measure, it contains ten decaliters, or about 2⅚ Winchester bushels.

Definition of Hectoliter

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of hectolitre) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hectoliter

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Medical Definition of Hectoliter

1. One hundred liters, the equivalent of 105.7 quarts or 26.4 American (22 imperial) gallons. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hectoliter

hectocotylized
hectogon
hectogons
hectogram
hectogramme
hectogrammes
hectograms
hectograph
hectographed
hectographing
hectographs
hectokatal
hectokatals
hectokilo-
hectoliter (current term)
hectoliters
hectolitre
hectolitres
hectometer
hectometers
hectometre
hectometres
hectopascal
hectored
hectorer
hectorers
hectorfloresite
hectoring
hectoringly

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