cubic inch

Thân thiện

A small wooden block measures exactly one cubic inch.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A unit of volume: A cubic inch is a measure of volume equal to the space contained within a cube where each side measures exactly one inch in length.

Usage

• The term "cubic inch" is used to specify volume, particularly in engineering, manufacturing, and historical contexts (e.g., describing engine displacement).
• It is often abbreviated as cu in or in³.
• It is a standard unit in the Imperial and US customary measurement systems.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The engine has a displacement of 350 cubic inches.
  • This small box has a volume of approximately 12 cubic inches.
  • Convert 100 cubic inches to liters.

Advanced Usage

• "Cubic inch capacity": Often used to describe the total volume of an engine's cylinders.
  • The classic muscle car was famous for its high cubic inch capacity.

Variants and Related Words

• Cubic foot (n): A larger unit of volume equal to 1,728 cubic inches.
• Cubic centimeter (n): A metric unit of volume; 1 cubic inch is approximately 16.387 cubic centimeters.

Synonyms

• Cu in: The standard abbreviation.
• In³: The mathematical notation.

Notes

• While "cubic inch" is a compound noun, its meaning is fixed as the specific unit of volume described. It is not typically used in idiomatic expressions or as a phrasal verb.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the volume equal to a cube one inch on each side

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cu in