centilitre

/'senti,mi:tə/ Cách viết khác : (centiliter) /'senti,mi:tə/

Thân thiện

A chef measures exactly one centilitre of vanilla extract for a recipe.

Definition

Noun: - A metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth (1/100) of a liter.

Usage

The word "centilitre" is used to specify a precise, small volume of liquid in contexts that use the metric system, such as cooking, science, and in many countries for beverage servings. It is a formal and technical term.

Examples

• The recipe calls for 25 centilitres of milk.
• A standard shot of spirits in some European countries is often 4 centilitres.
• The laboratory experiment required adding 10 centilitres of the solution.

Advanced Usage

• Symbol: The standard symbol for centilitre is "cL" or "cl".
• Context: While common in European countries, the unit "millilitre" (mL) is often preferred in scientific writing and many English-speaking countries, even for equivalent volumes (e.g., 10 cL = 100 mL).

Variants and Related Words

• Centiliter: The American English spelling of "centilitre".
• Millilitre (mL): A smaller metric unit; 1 centilitre = 10 millilitres.
• Litre (L): The base metric unit; 1 litre = 100 centilitres.

Synonyms

• cL/cl: The symbolic abbreviation.
• 0.01 litre: A descriptive equivalent.

Notes on Meaning

This word has only one specific meaning as a unit of measurement. It is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• centiliter
• cl