Centon

In the universe of the Original Series, a centon is a Colonial measurement of time.

The term is analogous to a minute. The plural form is "centons."

One (1) centon is equal to one hundred (100) microns.

See also: Units of Measure (TOS)

Original Series definition: a unit of time akin to a "minute"; in earlier episodes (e.g. "Saga of a Star World," "Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I"), centon is used as the Colonial equivalent of a week before being retconned in later episodes