Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

centiliter

Noun
/ˌsɛn.tɪˈliː.tər/
Definition
A metric unit of volume equal to one-hundredth of a liter.
Examples
  • The recipe called for 25 centiliters of milk.
  • The laboratory required 50 centiliters of the solution for the experiment.
Meaning
Centiliter is used to measure small volumes of liquids, commonly found in scientific contexts such as chemistry or cooking.
Synonyms
  • cL
  • 100 milliliters (in terms of volume)