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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His viral load dropped from around 380,000 particles per milliliter of blood before the procedure to roughly 6,000 the next day.
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Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2026
When possible, try pre-hydrating at least four hours before exercise and aim to drink about 5–7 milliliters (ml) of water per kilogram (kg) of body weight.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 28 May 2026
The 450-milliliter water tank also allows for up to 30 minutes of uninterrupted ironing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
This $20 option from HandFan has a 34-milliliter water tank and is small enough to stash in your pocket.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
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Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2026
When possible, try pre-hydrating at least four hours before exercise and aim to drink about 5–7 milliliters (ml) of water per kilogram (kg) of body weight.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 28 May 2026
The 450-milliliter water tank also allows for up to 30 minutes of uninterrupted ironing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
This $20 option from HandFan has a 34-milliliter water tank and is small enough to stash in your pocket.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
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“Milliliter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milliliter. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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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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