quintal
Pronunciation: [ˈkwɪn.təl]
Word
Context: "measurement"
(noun) a quintal is a unit of weight that is used to measure heavy goods. It equals 100 kilograms. It's often used when talking about things like food and agricultural products.
Example
The farmer harvested five quintals of rice this season.
Example
The shipment did not weigh even a single quintal, which was too light for our needs.
Example
How many quintals of wheat were exported last month?
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