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Definition of centiliter

centiliter

/ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/
(UK: centilitre)
cen · ti · li · ter
Plural:centiliters
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centiliter Lexical Profile

centiliter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A metric unit of liquid capacity or volume equal to one hundredth of a liter (ten milliliters) or approximately 0.338 fluid ounces.

Example

"The European beverage bottle had its volume marked as thirty-three centiliters on the label."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled 'centiliter' in American English and 'centilitre' in British and Commonwealth English, and commonly abbreviated as 'cL' or 'cl'.

• Nearby Words

centi
centigrade
centigram
centiliter
centime
centimeter
centipede

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from French 'centilitre', formed from the metric prefix 'centi-' (from Latin 'centum', meaning 'hundred') and 'litre' (the base unit of liquid capacity).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Centiliter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/centiliter
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