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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This 2-cup version is a workhorse that’s been in my kitchen for years: the borosilicate glass can go from microwave to dishwasher without blinking, and the bold red markings (cups, ounces, and milliliters) are easy to read from above and the sides.
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Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 June 2025
The scale’s base is crafted from BPA-free plastic and features a large display that shows five weights and units of measurement: pounds, ounces, grams, fluid ounces, and milliliters.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 June 2025
In a large meta-analysis, daily doses of beetroot juice ranged from 70 milliliters (mL) to 500 mL (about a quarter of a cup to 2 cups).1
How Long Beet Juice Takes to Work
Beet juice can affect blood pressure within 30 minutes to three hours after consumption.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
Though there’s no official recommendation for olive oil intake, most studies have shown health benefits with olive oil intakes ranging from 7 to 50 milliliters, or half a tablespoon, to 3.5 tablespoons per day.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 May 2025
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Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 June 2025
The scale’s base is crafted from BPA-free plastic and features a large display that shows five weights and units of measurement: pounds, ounces, grams, fluid ounces, and milliliters.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 June 2025
In a large meta-analysis, daily doses of beetroot juice ranged from 70 milliliters (mL) to 500 mL (about a quarter of a cup to 2 cups).1
How Long Beet Juice Takes to Work
Beet juice can affect blood pressure within 30 minutes to three hours after consumption.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
Though there’s no official recommendation for olive oil intake, most studies have shown health benefits with olive oil intakes ranging from 7 to 50 milliliters, or half a tablespoon, to 3.5 tablespoons per day.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 May 2025
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“Milliliter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milliliter. Accessed 3 Jul. 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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