chaldron

A historical British unit of dry or liquid capacity, equivalent to 36 bushels, used primarily for measuring coal or grain.

• 🇪🇸Medida británica histórica de capacidad para áridos o líquidos, equivalente a 36 bushels, usada principalmente para carbón o grano.

1. Unit of dry volume C2 formal british

   A historical British unit of dry volume, typically used for measuring coal, equal to 36 bushels.

   • The merchant ordered several chaldrons of coal for the winter.
   • A chaldron was a common measure in the 18th century.
   • The ship's cargo included 50 chaldrons of lime.

   🇪🇸Chaldrón (unidad de volumen)