centesimal
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Etymology
Origin of centesimal
1675–85; < Latin centēsim ( us ) hundredth ( cent ( um ) 100 + -ēsimus ordinal suffix) + -al 1
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In the seas of the tropics we find, that at great depths the thermometer marks 7 or 8 centesimal degrees.
From Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 1 by Thomasina Ross
On account of the solar equation S, the epact J must be diminished by unity every centesimal year, excepting always the fourth.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" by Various
The dip of the needle was 42.75 degrees, centesimal division, and the number of oscillations, expressing the intensity of the magnetic forces, rose to 229 in ten minutes.
From Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 1 by Thomasina Ross
Three fingers of right hand in 150 fraternal couplets—resemblance measured on centesimal scale 182 XXVII.
From Finger Prints by Sir Francis Galton
Its usefulness arises from its decimal or centesimal division, and the fact that 10 square chains make an acre.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various
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