Definition

A unit of measurement for volume that is equal to 100 liters.

Example

The recipe calls for two hectoliters of water.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a hectoliter?

Yeah, isn't it a unit for measuring liquids?

Exactly! It's equal to 100 liters.

That’s pretty interesting; I had no idea it was so specific.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hectoliter → It is formed from "hecto-" (from Greek "hekaton", meaning hundred) and "liter" (from Latin "litera", meaning a unit of volume). The word "hectoliter" refers to a hundred liters, a metric unit of volume.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hecto-' meaning 'hundred' and 'liter' as a unit of volume, so a hectoliter is simply a hundred liters.

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