Centilitre is a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a litre. Synonyms for centilitre include centiliter, cL, and millilitre. Millilitre, abbreviated as mL, is often used interchangeably with centilitre in the context of measuring liquid volume. Similarly, the term decilitre, or dL, which represents one-tenth of a litre, is sometimes used instead of centilitre. Other less common synonyms for centilitre include hectolitre, dekalitre, and kilolitre, which are all multiples of the litre and are typically used for larger volumes. In everyday language, colloquial alternatives such as a "splash," "drop," or a "gulp" can also be used to describe smaller amounts of liquid.