milliliter

noun

mil·​li·​li·​ter ˈmi-lə-ˌlē-tər 

: a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ liter see Metric System Table

Examples of milliliter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to one meta-analysis, a vitamin D deficiency defined as less than 20 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) increases the risk of poor sleep by nearly 60%.27 11. —Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024

Each item must be in containers of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or smaller. —Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024

Half of the participants continued their usual diet, while the other half added 17 ounces (480 grams) of fruits and vegetables and 10 ounces (300 milliliters) of fruit juice daily for 12 weeks. —Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 3 Dec. 2024

One study found that leptin levels averaged about 6.45 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) in men, and 21 ng/mL in women. —Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French millilitre, from milli- + litre liter

First Known Use

circa 1810, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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

ˈmil-ə-ˌlēt-ər 

: one thousandth of a liter

—abbreviation ml