centilitre
(ˈsɛntɪliːtə(r), Fr. sɑ̃tilitr)
[F. centilitre: see centi- and litre.]
In the Metric system, a measure of capacity equal to 1/100 of a litre, or ·61028 of a cubic inch.
| 1801 Dupré Neolog. Fr. Dict. 42 Centilitre..is the hundredth part of the litre. 1883 Pall Mall G. 31 Oct. 4/1 How many bottles of 70 centilitres capacity can be filled out of 4 hectolitres and 34 litres of wine? |