centiliter

noun

cen·​ti·​li·​ter ˈsen-ti-ˌlē-tər How to pronounce centiliter (audio) ˈsän- How to pronounce centiliter (audio)
: a unit of capacity equal to 1/100 liter see Metric System Table

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of centiliter was in 1801

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“Centiliter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centiliter. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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centiliter

noun
cen·​ti·​li·​ter ˈsent-ə-ˌlēt-ər How to pronounce centiliter (audio) ˈsänt- How to pronounce centiliter (audio)
: a unit of capacity equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀ liter see metric system

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centiliter

noun
cen·​ti·​li·​ter
variants or chiefly British centilitre
ˈsent-i-ˌlēt-ər How to pronounce centiliter (audio) ˈsänt- How to pronounce centiliter (audio)
: a unit of liquid capacity equal to ¹/₁₀₀ liter
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