centipoise

[sen-tuh-pois]

centipoise Definition

a unit of viscosity, equal to one hundredth of a poise.

Using centipoise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "centipoise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The viscosity of this liquid is 50 centipoise.

  • Example

    The oil has a centipoise rating of 20 at room temperature.

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Summary: centipoise in Brief

'Centipoise' [sen-tuh-pois] is a noun that refers to a unit of viscosity, which is equal to one hundredth of a poise. It is commonly used to measure the thickness or resistance to flow of liquids.