centimeter

noun

cen·ti·me·ter | \ˈsen-tə-ˌmē-tər,

ˈsän-

Definition of centimeter

: a unit of length equal to ¹/₁₀₀ meter — see Metric System Table

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The Central Pacific Hurricane Center said in a statement Thursday that the depression would produce additional rainfall of 3 to 5 inches (8 to 13 centimeters) and isolated amounts of 6-8 inches (15 to 20 centimeters) on higher terrain. — Fox News, "The Latest: Olivia now a tropical depression, rain continues," 13 Sep. 2018 And while non-white trim is allowed, that pop of color has to be on the neckline, sleeve cuff or outside seam of a pant, skirt, or shorts leg — and can only be under a centimeter wide. — Raisa Bruner, Time, "Why Wimbledon Players Have to Wear All White," 2 July 2018 One langley is the amount of energy required over a square centimeter to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. — Tom Skilling, chicagotribune.com, "Ask Tom: How much stronger is sunlight in June?," 27 June 2018 In other places, such as inside some more protected homes, the blanket of ash can range from a few inches (centimeters) to a foot or two. — Washington Post, "AP PHOTOS: Traces of life trapped beneath volcano’s ash," 13 June 2018 In other places, such as inside some more protected homes, the blanket of ash can range from a few inches (centimeters) to a foot or two. — Rodrigo Abd, Fox News, "AP PHOTOS: Traces of life trapped beneath volcano's ash," 13 June 2018 Rain may fall at 1 inch an hour in many places with a widespread area getting 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 centimeters) before the storm winds down Thursday. — Bloomberg.com, "California Is About to Get Hit With More Mudslides," 20 Mar. 2018 Lotions, foams and sprays that prevent sunburn are tested at 2 milligrams per square centimeter of skin to determine the sun protection factor, or SPF. — Jo Craven Mcginty, WSJ, "The Burning Question: How Much Sunscreen?," 29 June 2018 The white Sleepbuds weigh 1.4 grams and are the smallest product Bose has ever made, measuring just over 1 centimeter in both width and height. — Chris Welch, The Verge, "Bose’s new $250 Sleepbuds play soothing sounds instead of music," 20 June 2018

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