A common metric unit of dynamic viscosity equal to 0.01 poise or 1 millipascal second (mPa.s). The dynamic viscosity of water at 20oC (68oF) is about 1 centipoise. The correct symbol for the unit is cP, but cPs, cPo, and even cps are sometimes used
Russ Rowlett (Director), How Many? A Dictionary of Units of Measurement, Center for Mathematics and Science Education University of North Carolina, USA 2005. http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/dictA.html, (Unit of Meas and Covr Factors - Amer) {608}