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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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).
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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
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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
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“Milliliter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milliliter. Accessed 18 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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