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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Their model produced a water estimate of 519 milliliters, including both cooling and the water associated with electricity generation. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 This month, Pernod Ricard expanded its Malibu rum liqueur into a new 100-milliliter format, adding to a growing lineup of smaller offerings that include Skrewball peanut butter whiskey and Absolut vodka. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 During Arriaga’s autopsy, medical examiners found her blood to contain the opiate Demerol at 793 nanograms per milliliter, according to the warrant. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 In one small study, patients received either 30 milliliters (about 1 ounce) of tart cherry juice daily or a placebo. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 July 2026 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

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

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milliliter

noun
mil·​li·​li·​ter
variants or chiefly British millilitre
ˈmil-ə-ˌlēt-ər How to pronounce milliliter (audio)
: one thousandth of a liter
—abbreviation ml

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