centiliter
/'senti,mi:tə/ Cách viết khác : (centiliter) /'senti,mi:tə/
Definition
Noun: - A metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter.
Usage
The word "centiliter" is used to specify a precise, small volume of liquid in the metric system. It is commonly used in scientific, culinary, and medical contexts where exact measurements are required.
Examples
- The recipe calls for 25 centiliters of milk.
- A standard shot of espresso is approximately 3 centiliters.
- The laboratory experiment required adding 5 centiliters of the reagent.
Advanced Usage
- Abbreviation: The standard abbreviation for centiliter is "cL" or "cl".
- The wine bottle contains 75 cl.
- Contextual Precision: In formal scientific writing, "centiliter" is preferred over informal approximations like "a small amount".
- The patient was administered 10 cL of the saline solution.
Variants and Related Words
- Centilitre: The British English spelling variant.
- Liter (Litre): The base unit, equal to 100 centiliters.
- Milliliter (ml): A smaller metric unit, where 1 centiliter = 10 milliliters.
Synonyms
- 0.01 liter: A descriptive synonym indicating the exact fraction.
- 10 milliliters: An equivalent measurement in a smaller unit.
Notes on Meaning
This word has a single, precise meaning as a unit of measurement. It does not have idiomatic or figurative uses.
Noun
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a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter
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