BARRELFUL

barrel, barrelful

(noun) the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

barrelful (plural barrelfuls or barrelsful)

As much as a barrel will hold.

A large amount.

Source: Wiktionary



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AROMATIC

(adjective) (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings; “an aromatic organic compound”


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