centigram
noun
cen·ti·gram
ˈsen-tə-ˌgram 
ˈsän-
: a unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀₀ gram see Metric System Table
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And, the affidavit says, that led to finding a centigram of methamphetamine, 42.3 grams of marijuana, 9.7 grams of heroin, two guns and several rounds of ammunition.
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David J. Neal, miamiherald, 3 July 2018
David J. Neal, miamiherald, 3 July 2018
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First Known Use
1795, in the meaning defined above
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“Centigram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centigram. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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centigram
noun
cen·ti·gram
ˈsent-ə-ˌgram
ˈsänt-
: a unit of mass equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀ gram see metric system
Medical Definition
centigram
noun
cen·ti·gram
variants
or chiefly British centigramme
: a unit of mass and weight equal to ¹/₁₀₀ gram
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