Cm (Noun)
Meaning 1
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The height of the plant is 50 cm, which makes it a compact variety for indoor spaces.
- The chef carefully measured the ingredients in grams and cm to ensure the cake was perfectly proportioned.
- She measured the width of the doorframe in cm to determine the correct size of curtains to buy.
- His inseam was 76 cm, which was exactly the length he needed to fit comfortably in the bespoke suit.
- The precision ruler was marked in units of cm and mm to allow for accurate measurements.
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Meaning 2
A radioactive transuranic metallic element; produced by bombarding plutonium with helium nuclei.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.