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Symbol, Chemistry.
californium.
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Other definitions for Cf (2 of 5)
CF
abbreviation
Christian female.
Also cf cubic foot; cubic feet.
cystic fibrosis.
Other definitions for Cf (3 of 5)
cf.
abbreviation
Bookbinding. calf.
Music. cantus firmus.
Baseball. center fielder.
compare.
Origin of cf.
From the Latin word confer
Other definitions for Cf (4 of 5)
c/f
Bookkeeping.
carried forward.
Other definitions for Cf (5 of 5)
C.F.
or c.f.
abbreviation
cost and freight.
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British Dictionary definitions for Cf (1 of 6)
cf1
CF
abbreviation for
cost and freightAlso: c & f
British Dictionary definitions for Cf (2 of 6)
cf2
the internet domain name for
Central African Republic
British Dictionary definitions for Cf (3 of 6)
Cf
the chemical symbol for
californium
British Dictionary definitions for Cf (4 of 6)
CF
/ mainly British /
abbreviation for
Chaplain to the Forces
British Dictionary definitions for Cf (5 of 6)
c/f
/ accounting /
abbreviation for
carried forward
British Dictionary definitions for Cf (6 of 6)
cf.
abbreviation for
compare
Word Origin for cf.
Latin: confer
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Scientific definitions for Cf
Cf
The symbol for californium.
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Cultural definitions for Cf
cf.
An abbreviation meaning “compare.” It is short for the Latin word confer and instructs the reader to compare one thing with another.
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