cent·ner
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Definition of centner
: any of various units of weight used especially in Europe and usually equal to about 110 pounds (about 50 kilograms)
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“Centner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centner. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.
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