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Cl
Cl (noun) means Abbreviation for centilitre, a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a litre. Example: “The wine bottle label read 75cl.”
noun
1
Abbreviation for centilitre, a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a litre.
"The wine bottle label read 75cl."
2
A group of stars, galaxies, or other objects gathered closely together in space.
"Astronomers mapped a distant cluster of galaxies using the abbreviation Cl in their catalog."
How to use Cl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often seen on bottles and cans as the abbreviation for centilitre; in astronomy catalogs it can also stand for a star or galaxy cluster.
UK vs US
Centilitre measurements (cl) are common on European product labels; US labeling typically uses fluid ounces or millilitres instead.
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What does “Cl” mean?
The word “Cl” means abbreviation for centilitre, a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a litre. In plain terms, most often seen on bottles and cans as the abbreviation for centilitre; in astronomy catalogs it can also stand for a star or galaxy cluster.
How do you use “Cl” in a sentence?
Here is “Cl” used in a sentence: “The wine bottle label read 75cl.”
What part of speech is “Cl”?
“Cl” is a noun.
Is “Cl” a common word?
“Cl” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Cl” have?
“Cl” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: abbreviation for centilitre, a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a litre.
What does the abbreviation Cl stand for in measurements?
Cl stands for centilitre, a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a litre. It is commonly used on drink labels and in recipes to indicate small liquid volumes.
How many millilitres are in one centilitre (Cl)?
One centilitre equals 10 millilitres, since a centilitre is one hundredth of a litre and a millilitre is one thousandth of a litre. This makes centilitres a convenient middle-sized unit for measuring drinks and small liquid quantities.
Does Cl always mean centilitre?
No, Cl can also refer to a cluster, meaning a group of stars, galaxies, or other objects gathered closely together in space, particularly in astronomy. The correct meaning depends entirely on the context in which the abbreviation appears.
