hectare

hectare

hec·tare / ˈhekˌte(ə)r/ (abbr.: ha) • n. a metric unit of square measure, equal to 100 ares (2.471 acres or 10,000 square meters). DERIVATIVES: hec·tar·age / ˈhektərij/ n.

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hectare , abbr. ha, unit of area in the metric system , equal to 10,000 sq m, or about 2.47 acres.

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hectare(ha) An SI unit of area, equal to 100 ares (1 are = 100 m2) or 104 m2 (=2.471 acres).

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MICHAEL ALLABY. "hectare." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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"hectare." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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