cubic centimeter
Definition
- Noun:
- A metric unit of volume: A cubic centimeter is a unit of measurement for volume in the metric system. It is exactly equal to the volume of a cube with sides each one centimeter in length.
- Equal to one thousandth of a liter: It is equivalent to one milliliter (1 mL) and one thousandth of a liter (0.001 L).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The engine displacement is 1500 cubic centimeters.
- The doctor administered a dose of 5 cubic centimeters of the medicine.
- A standard teaspoon holds approximately 5 cubic centimeters of liquid.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific and Medical Context: The term "cubic centimeter" is commonly used in scientific, engineering, and medical fields for precise measurements of volume, particularly for small quantities of liquids or the displacement of engines.
- The density of the substance was calculated in grams per cubic centimeter.
- Abbreviation: It is almost universally abbreviated as cc or cm³.
- The syringe is marked in cc.
- The volume is 250 cm³.
Variants and Related Words
- Milliliter (mL): A directly equivalent unit of volume (1 mL = 1 cm³). "Milliliter" is more common in everyday contexts like cooking and medicine.
- Cubic metre (m³): A much larger metric unit of volume (1 m³ = 1,000,000 cm³).
- Liter (L): A common metric unit of volume (1 L = 1000 cm³).
Synonyms
- cc: The standard abbreviation.
- cm³: The standard scientific notation.
- Milliliter (mL): An exact equivalent unit.
Related Phrases
- Cubic centimeter of space: Refers to a specific, small volume.
- Each cubic centimeter of the foam contains thousands of tiny air pockets.
- Cubic centimeter capacity: Often used to describe the size of an engine's cylinders.
- The motorcycle has a 125 cc engine.
Noun
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a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter
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