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hectolitre

British  
/ ˈhɛktəʊˌliːtə /

noun

  1.  hl.  one hundred litres. A measure of capacity equivalent to 3.531 cubic feet

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A hectolitre is 100 litres, or 133 standard wine bottles.

From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2023

A hectolitre is the equivalent of 133 standard wine bottles.

From Reuters • Oct. 31, 2022

A hectolitre is 100 litres, or about 133 standard wine bottles.

From Reuters • Oct. 7, 2022

One hectolitre is the equivalent of 133 standard bottles.

From Reuters • Apr. 27, 2022

Secondly--He engaged to deliver five litres on every hectolitre.

From Essays on Political Economy by Bastiat, Frédéric

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