milliliter
noun
mil·li·li·ter
ˈmi-lə-ˌlē-tər 
: a unit of capacity equal to 1/1000 liter see Metric System Table
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One study suggests that taking maca root could improve sperm concentration, the number of sperm in each milliliter of semen.
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The wines are sourced from all over the world, and each bottle contains 100 milliliters.
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Brian reportedly had 187 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood while being examined after her death.
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Ingesting just a few milliliters can cause blindness or death.
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Ashley Abramson, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
The wines are sourced from all over the world, and each bottle contains 100 milliliters.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Brian reportedly had 187 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood while being examined after her death.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Ingesting just a few milliliters can cause blindness or death.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Milliliter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milliliter. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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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
: one thousandth of a liter
—abbreviation ml
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