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Vocabulary Entry
quintal
|noun
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noun
A unit of measurement equal to 100 kilograms (220.5 pounds), used in various countries to measure weight, particularly in agriculture.
Example Sentences
"The farmer sold his harvest by the quintal to the market."
"One quintal of rice is enough to feed a small family for a month."
"The shipping cost is calculated per quintal of goods transported."