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Centigram

usgb/ˈsentɪɡræm/Volume
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Unit Precision

Use 'centigram' when precise weight measurement is needed, especially in sciences.

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The scientist required the substance's mass to the nearest centigram.
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Not Commonly Used

'Centigram' is rarely used in everyday language; 'gram' or 'milligram' are more common.

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Although the recipe specified 15 centigrams of salt, I just used a pinch.
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Technical Context

This term is mostly used in technical or scientific contexts, not in casual conversation.

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In the lab report, express the mass in centigrams for accuracy.
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