noun
Cl
noun
1
Abbreviation for centilitre, a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a litre.
"The wine bottle label read 75cl."
2
A group of stars, galaxies, or other objects gathered closely together in space.
"Astronomers mapped a distant cluster of galaxies using the abbreviation Cl in their catalog."
How to Use Cl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often seen on bottles and cans as the abbreviation for centilitre; in astronomy catalogs it can also stand for a star or galaxy cluster.
UK vs US
Centilitre measurements (cl) are common on European product labels; US labeling typically uses fluid ounces or millilitres instead.
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Astronomers mapped a distant cluster of galaxies using the abbreviation _____ in their catalog.