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centiliter

[sen-tl-ee-ter]
noun
  1. one 100th of a liter, equivalent to 0.6102 cubic inch, or 0.338 U.S. fluid ounce. Abbreviation: cl
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Also especially British, cen·ti·li·tre.

Origin of centiliter

From the French word centilitre, dating back to 1795–1805. See centi-, liter
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Word Origin and History for centiliter

n.

also centilitre, 1801, from French centilitre; see centi- + liter.

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centiliter in Medicine

centiliter

(sĕn′tə-lē′tər)
n.
  1. A unit of volume equal to one hundredth (10-2) of a liter or ten milliliters.
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centiliter in Science

centiliter

[sĕn′tə-lē′tər]
  1. A unit of volume in the metric system equal to 0.01 liter. See Table at measurement.
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