milliliter
Definition
Noun: A milliliter is a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth (1/1000) of a liter. It is a standard measurement for small amounts of liquid.
Usage
The word "milliliter" is used to quantify volume, particularly for liquids in scientific, medical, culinary, and everyday contexts. It is often abbreviated as ml or mL.
Examples
- The recipe calls for 250 milliliters of milk.
- A standard teaspoon holds about 5 milliliters of liquid.
- The doctor prescribed a cough syrup dosage of 10 milliliters.
- This small bottle has a capacity of 30 ml.
Advanced Usage
- Cubic centimeter equivalence: In scientific contexts, especially in medicine and chemistry, 1 milliliter is defined as exactly equal to 1 cubic centimeter (cm³ or cc). This is because the liter is defined based on the cubic decimeter.
- Example: The syringe is filled with 3 ml, which is equivalent to 3 cc.
Variants and Related Words
- Millilitre: The British English spelling of "milliliter". The meaning is identical.
- mL / ml: The standard abbreviations.
- Liter (Litre): The base unit. One liter equals 1,000 milliliters.
- Centiliter (cl): A metric unit equal to 10 milliliters (one hundredth of a liter).
Synonyms
- Cubic centimeter (cc): A precise synonym in scientific and medical measurement.
- (No direct common synonym): In everyday non-metric contexts, approximate equivalents like "a fifth of a teaspoon" might be used, but "milliliter" is the precise term.
Related Phrases
- Per milliliter (/ml): Used to express concentration.
- Example: The solution has a concentration of 2 milligrams per milliliter.
Noun
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a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter
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