milligram
Definition
Noun: - A unit of mass in the metric system equal to one thousandth (1/1,000) of a gram.
Usage
The word "milligram" is a standard unit of measurement for very small masses, commonly used in scientific, medical, and pharmaceutical contexts. It is often abbreviated as "mg".
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a dosage of 500 milligrams of this medication twice a day.
- This supplement contains 100 milligrams of vitamin C per tablet.
- A single grain of table salt weighs approximately 0.5 milligrams.
Advanced Usage
- "Milligram equivalent": Used in chemistry or pharmacology to express the potency of a substance in terms of an equivalent mass of a standard substance.
- "Milligram per liter (mg/L)": A common unit of concentration, especially for substances dissolved in water.
Variants and Related Words
- Milligramme (n): An alternative, chiefly British, spelling of "milligram".
- Microgram (n): A unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram (1/1,000,000 gram), which is smaller than a milligram.
- Gram (n): The base unit of mass in the metric system, equal to 1,000 milligrams.
Synonyms
- mg: The standard abbreviation and a direct synonym in written form.
- 1/1000 gram: A descriptive synonym.
Noun
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one thousandth (1/1,000) gram
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