Definition of "hectolitre" []

• A unit of volume equivalent to 100 litres. Symbol: hl (noun)

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• "'scutcheons the hectolitre, that is, eight sols the litre; what do I say? it is worth a Louis a cup: but I will sell it at the price I name, and not a penny less."
• "I have no idea what a hectolitre is, but it sounds like an awful lot of wine."
• "Add to that the fact that 4x4s have become very popular in America, as people become wealthier - and those things just swallow petrol by the hectolitre."