milliliter

noun

mil·​li·​li·​ter ˈmi-lə-ˌlē-tər 

: a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ liter see Metric System Table

Examples of milliliter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

Etymology

French millilitre, from milli- + litre liter

First Known Use

circa 1810, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

milliliter

noun

mil·​li·​li·​ter ˈmil-ə-ˌlēt-ər 

: 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

ˈmil-ə-ˌlēt-ər 

: one thousandth of a liter

—abbreviation ml