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Zentiliter

centilitre

noun tsen-tee-LEE-ter Rare

Usage Note

Zentiliter (symbol cl) equals 10 millilitres and is widely used on German beverage menus for spirits and wine. Ein Glas Weißwein zu 20 cl is a typical menu entry.

Examples

"Ein Schnapsglas fasst üblicherweise zwei Zentiliter."

Natural Translation

A shot glass typically holds two centilitres.

Literal Translation

A shot glass holds typically two centilitres.

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