centilitre
2 synonyms for centilitre, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A unit of volume or capacity of one hundredth of a litre. Symbol: cl
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
centiliter
Etymology
From French centilitre, equivalent to centi- plus litre.
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