Hecto-


1.
a combining form meaning “hundred,” used in the formation of compound words:
hectograph; hectogram.
prefix
1.
denoting 100: hectogram, h

hecto- or hect-
pref.
One hundred (102): hectogram.

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    [hek-tuh-kot-l-uh s] /ˌhɛk təˈkɒt l əs/ noun, plural hectocotyli [hek-tuh-kot-l-ahy] /ˌhɛk təˈkɒt lˌaɪ/ (Show IPA). Zoology. 1. a modified arm of the male of certain cephalopods that is used to transfer sperm to the female. /ˌhɛktəʊˈkɒtɪləs/ noun (pl) -li (-ˌlaɪ) 1. a tentacle in certain male cephalopod molluscs, such as the octopus, that is specialized […]

  • Hectograph

    [hek-tuh-graf, -grahf] /ˈhɛk təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/ noun 1. a process for making copies of a letter, memorandum, etc., from a prepared gelatin surface to which the original writing has been transferred. 2. a machine for making such copies. verb (used with object) 3. to copy with the hectograph. /ˈhɛktəʊˌɡrɑːf; -ˌɡræf/ noun 1. Also called copygraph. a […]

  • Hectogram

    [hek-tuh-gram] /ˈhɛk təˌgræm/ noun 1. a unit of mass or weight equal to 100 grams, equivalent to 3.527 ounces avoirdupois. Abbreviation: hg. /ˈhɛktəʊˌɡræm/ noun 1. one hundred grams. 1 hectogram is equivalent to 3.527 ounces hg

  • Hectoliter

    [hek-tuh-lee-ter] /ˈhɛk təˌli tər/ noun 1. a unit of capacity equal to 100 liters, equivalent to 2.8378 U.S. bushels, or 26.418 U.S. gallons. Abbreviation: hl.

  • Hectolitre

    [hek-tuh-lee-ter] /ˈhɛk təˌli tər/ noun 1. a unit of capacity equal to 100 liters, equivalent to 2.8378 U.S. bushels, or 26.418 U.S. gallons. Abbreviation: hl. /ˈhɛktəʊˌliːtə/ noun 1. one hundred litres. A measure of capacity equivalent to 3.531 cubic feet hl


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