A metric unit of volume equal to 100 liters, commonly used to measure wine, beer, and other liquids in commerce.
From hecto- (Greek for 'hundred') plus liter (from Medieval Latin litra, via French litre), creating a large-scale metric volume unit perfect for measuring liquids in industrial and commercial contexts.
Wine production in France is still officially measured in hectoliters—when they talk about a region's annual production or vintage quality, they're using this unit, making it essential terminology for anyone serious about wine.
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