Definition of Centiliter

1. Noun. A metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter.

Exact synonyms: Centilitre, Cl
Generic synonyms: Metric Capacity Unit
Terms within: Cc, Cubic Centimeter, Cubic Centimetre, Mil, Milliliter, Millilitre, Ml
Group relationships: Deciliter, Decilitre, Dl

Definition of Centiliter

1. n. The hundredth part of a liter; a measure of volume or capacity equal to a little more than six tenths (0.6102) of a cubic inch, or one third (0.338) of a fluid ounce.

Definition of Centiliter

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of centilitre) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Centiliter

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Centiliter

1. 10 Milliliters; one hundredth of a liter; 162.3073 minims (U.S.). (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Centiliter

centibels
centiday
centidays
centifidous
centifolious
centigrade
centigrade scale
centigram
centigramme
centigrammes
centigrams
centikatal
centikatals
centile
centiles
centiliter (current term)
centiliters
centilitre
centilitres
centillion
centillions
centiloquies
centiloquy
centime
centimes
centimeter
centimeter-gram-second
centimeter-gram-second system
centimeter-gram-second unit
centimeters

Literary usage of Centiliter

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Basic Math Skills Grade 4 by Wes Tuttle (2003)
"1 centiliter 1 milliliter 1 milliliter 3. 1 kiloliter 1 liter 4. 1 hectoliter 1 centiliter 5. 1 deciliter 1 kiloliter Name 6. 1 milliliter 1 centiliter 7. ..."

2. A New Complete Arithmetic: Uniting Oral and Written Exercises by Emerson Elbridge White (1883)
"What part of a deciliter is a centiliter? What part of a centiliter is a milliliter? 4. How many units of any metric denomination of capacity equal one unit ..."

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