Definition

A unit of measurement for volume in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a liter.

Example

The recipe calls for 50 centiliters of water.

Conversation

Do you know how many centiliters are in a liter?

Yeah, there are 100 centiliters in a liter.

That's interesting! I always get confused with metric measurements.

It can be tricky, but once you get the hang of it, it's not so bad.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Centiliter → It is formed from "centi-" (from Latin "centum", meaning one hundred) and "liter" (from Greek "litra", meaning a measure of volume). A centiliter is a unit of volume that is one hundredth of a liter.

Memory Tip

Think of 'centi-' meaning one hundred, and 'liter' as a measure of volume — so a centiliter is one hundredth of a liter.

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