centigram

cen·ti·gram

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-ti-gram]
- /ˈsɛn tɪˌgræm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-ti-gram]
- /ˈsɛn tɪˌgræm/

Definitions of centigram word

noun centigram one hundredth of a gram 3
noun centigram one hundredth of a gram (0.154 grain) 3
noun centigram one 100th of a gram, equivalent to 0.1543 grain. Abbreviation: cg. 1
noun centigram A metric unit of mass, equal to one hundredth of a gram. 1
noun centigram unit of weight: 100th of a gram 1
noun centigram (metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10−2 grams. 0

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Origin of centigram

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

From the French word centigramme, dating back to 1795-1805. See centi-, -gram2

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Parts of speech for Centigram

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centigram popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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