milliliter

noun

mil·​li·​li·​ter ˈmi-lə-ˌlē-tər How to pronounce milliliter (audio)
: a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ liter see Metric System Table

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However, very high vitamin D levels in your blood (greater than 150 nanograms per milliliter) may lead to muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, and kidney stones.18 4. Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 23 Oct. 2024 Dogs require 60 to 80 milliliters of water per kilogram of body weight and cats require 40 to 60 milliliters of water per kilogram of body weight, according to Bernstein. Neenma Ebeledike, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024 In addition, liquids should be inside containers no bigger than 100 milliliters (3.4 liquid ounces) and are to be placed in a clear plastic bag of around 20 x 20 cm (7.9 x 7.9 inches). David Nield, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024 The typical serving for a wheatgrass shot is 1-2 ounces (30-60 milliliters). Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for milliliter 

Word History

Etymology

French millilitre, from milli- + litre liter

First Known Use

circa 1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of milliliter was circa 1810

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“Milliliter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milliliter. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

milliliter

noun
mil·​li·​li·​ter ˈmil-ə-ˌlēt-ər How to pronounce milliliter (audio)
: a measure of capacity equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ liter see metric system

Medical Definition

milliliter

noun
mil·​li·​li·​ter
variants or chiefly British millilitre
: one thousandth of a liter
abbreviation ml

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