milligramme
- Noun:
- A unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram, used primarily in scientific and medical contexts to measure very small quantities.
- The metric system symbol for this unit is "mg."
- (A small, precise amount of medicine.)
- (A minuscule quantity measured in a scientific setting.)
- (A small amount of a substance in food.)
"milligramme per decilitre" (mg/dL): A common unit for measuring concentrations in blood, such as glucose or cholesterol levels.
- Her fasting blood sugar was 95 milligrammes per decilitre, which is within the normal range. (A standard medical measurement.)
"milligramme equivalent": A term used in pharmacology to compare the potency of different substances.
- This drug has a milligramme equivalent of 0.5 compared to the standard. (A comparative measure of strength.)
Milligram (n): The standard spelling in American English; "milligramme" is the British English variant.
- The recipe calls for 10 milligrams of saffron. (A small amount of spice.)
Milligramme-force (n): A unit of force equal to the weight of one milligramme under standard gravity.
- The sensor can detect forces as small as one milligramme-force. (A tiny measurement of force.)
Microgram (n): One thousandth of a milligramme (1 µg = 0.001 mg).
- The trace element was present at 5 micrograms per litre. (An even smaller unit.)
Grain (n): A historical unit of mass equal to approximately 64.8 milligrammes.
- The bullet weighed 150 grains, which is about 9,720 milligrammes. (A larger, older unit.)
"Every milligramme counts": An expression emphasizing the importance of even the smallest amount in precise measurements.
- When mixing the chemicals, remember that every milligramme counts for the reaction to succeed. (Accuracy is crucial.)
"A milligramme of prevention": A variation on "an ounce of prevention," highlighting the value of small, early interventions.
- A milligramme of prevention in diet can save you from a kilogramme of health problems later. (Small actions prevent large issues.)