1. Plural of hectoliter; a metric unit of volume equal to 100 liters or approximately 26.4 gallons.
Usage: Used in scientific, commercial, and agricultural contexts, especially in countries using the metric system.

Examples

• The winery produced 500 hectoliters of wine last season.
• Water consumption was measured in hectoliters per day.
• The tank has a capacity of 10 hectoliters.
• Agricultural yields are often reported in hectoliters per hectare.
• The brewery fermented 200 hectoliters of beer in the new facility.