Centigram
/ˈsentɪɡræm/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Unit Precision
Use 'centigram' when precise weight measurement is needed, especially in sciences. 
The scientist required the substance's mass to the nearest centigram.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Commonly Used
'Centigram' is rarely used in everyday language; 'gram' or 'milligram' are more common. 
Although the recipe specified 15 centigrams of salt, I just used a pinch.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Context
This term is mostly used in technical or scientific contexts, not in casual conversation. 
In the lab report, express the mass in centigrams for accuracy.