centibar: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “centibar” mean?
A unit of pressure equal to one hundredth of a bar.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A unit of pressure equal to one hundredth of a bar.
Used primarily in soil science and meteorology to measure soil water tension or pressure deficits.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Usage identical; spelling is the same. The unit is equally obscure in both variants of English.
Connotations
Neutral scientific/technical term with no regional connotations.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in general language; confined to specialized technical texts.
Grammar
How to Use “centibar” in a Sentence
The [noun: soil tension] was measured at [number] centibars.A reading of [number] centibars indicates [condition].Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “centibar” in a Sentence
verb
British English
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American English
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adverb
British English
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American English
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adjective
British English
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Used in soil physics, agronomy, meteorology research papers.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
Standard term in specific instrumentation for soil moisture monitoring.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “centibar”
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Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “centibar”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “centibar”
- Misspelling as 'centibar' (correct) vs. 'centibar' (incorrect).
- Confusing it with 'centigrade' (temperature).
- Using it outside of its very narrow technical context.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a highly specialised technical term used primarily in soil science and related fields.
Approximately, yes, as 1 centibar = 10 hectopascals (hPa). However, centibar is specific to certain scientific instruments and literature.
In academic papers, technical manuals for soil moisture sensors (tensiometers), or advanced textbooks on agronomy and environmental physics.
In the metric system, 'centi-' denotes one hundredth (1/100). Therefore, a centibar is one hundredth of a bar.
A unit of pressure equal to one hundredth of a bar.
Centibar is usually technical/scientific in register.
Centibar: in British English it is pronounced /ˈsɛntɪˌbɑː/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈsɛntəˌbɑr/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
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Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: CENTI (hundredth) + BAR (unit of pressure). A hundredth of the pressure 'bar'.
Conceptual Metaphor
PRESSURE IS A MEASURABLE FORCE (domain: physics).
Practice
Quiz
A centibar is a unit of: