centiliter

cen·ti·li·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sen-tl-ee-ter]
- /ˈsɛn tlˌi tər/
- /sˈentɪlˌɪtə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-tl-ee-ter]
- /ˈsɛn tlˌi tər/

Definitions of centiliter word

countable noun centiliter A centiliter is a unit of volume in the metric system equal to ten milliliters or one-hundredth of a liter. 3
noun centiliter one hundredth of a liter (0.3376 fluid ounce or 0.6102 cubic inch) 3
noun centiliter one 100th of a liter, equivalent to 0.6102 cubic inch, or 0.338 U.S. fluid ounce. Abbreviation: cl. 1
noun centiliter A metric unit of capacity, equal to one hundredth of a liter. 1
noun centiliter unit of volume: 100th of a litre 1
noun centiliter (US) Alternative spelling of centilitre. 0

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Origin of centiliter

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

From the French word centilitre, dating back to 1795-1805. See centi-, liter

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Parts of speech for Centiliter

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centiliter popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

centiliter usage trend in Literature

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