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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Here is some of what the current research says: Pomegranate's effects may be dose-dependent: A 2023 review of studies reported that drinking 300 milliliters (10 fluid ounces) of pomegranate juice per day lowered SBP by an average of 6 millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 July 2025 The basin itself holds 130 milliliters in the bowl at all times in case of power outage, and the fountain has a low-water detection system, meaning that the fountain will automatically stop if water levels get too low. Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 July 2025 The bacteria levels exceeded Idaho safety standards, according to officials, who said test results must show no more than 235 organisms per 100 milliliters of water. Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2025 Your body loses about 1.17 milliliters of water for every milligram (mg) of caffeine consumed.5 Diuretics also cause your kidneys to flush out more magnesium before your body can absorb it.3 This can lead to low magnesium levels. Health, 28 May 2025 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milliliter. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

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

Medical Definition

milliliter

noun
mil·​li·​li·​ter
variants or chiefly British millilitre
: one thousandth of a liter
abbreviation ml

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