Hectolitre

/ˈhɛktəˌliːtər/ noun

Definition

British and European spelling of hectoliter, a metric unit of volume equal to one hundred liters.

Etymology

Alternative spelling using the British convention of '-re' instead of '-er,' common in measurements throughout Commonwealth countries and continental Europe.

Kelly Says

The hectolitre/hectoliter split is another British-American spelling divide that matters more in international commerce than in everyday life—especially important if you're buying or selling wine across the Atlantic!

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