Millilitre

/ˈmɪliliːtər,mɪl/
noun

A unit of volume that is equal to one thousandth of a litre.

The doctor prescribed him a syrup and told him to take 5 millilitres after meals.
Visual representation of "millilitre" - A unit of volume that is equal to one thousandth of a litre

Often appears as...

  • millilitre of medicine
  • millilitre of liquid

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A unit of volume that is equal to one thousandth of a litre.

The doctor prescribed him a syrup and told him to take 5 millilitres after meals.
Visual representation of "millilitre" - A unit of volume that is equal to one thousandth of a litre

Often appears as...

  • millilitre of medicine
  • millilitre of liquid

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "millilitre"
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Measurement Precision

Millilitre is used when measuring small, precise volumes, especially in cooking, medicine, or sciences.

Illustration for Measurement Precision
Add 10 millilitres of vanilla extract to the mixture.
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Not for Large Volumes

It’s uncommon to use 'millilitre' when referring to large volumes; litres or other units are preferred.

Illustration for Not for Large Volumes
The tank can hold 50 litres, not 50,000 millilitres.
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Common in Labels

'Millilitre' is often found on labels for beverages, perfumes, and any fluids to indicate quantity.

Illustration for Common in Labels
This bottle contains 750 millilitres of olive oil.
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Measurement Precision

Millilitre is used when measuring small, precise volumes, especially in cooking, medicine, or sciences.

Illustration for Measurement Precision
Add 10 millilitres of vanilla extract to the mixture.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not for Large Volumes

It’s uncommon to use 'millilitre' when referring to large volumes; litres or other units are preferred.

Illustration for Not for Large Volumes
The tank can hold 50 litres, not 50,000 millilitres.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Common in Labels

'Millilitre' is often found on labels for beverages, perfumes, and any fluids to indicate quantity.

Illustration for Common in Labels
This bottle contains 750 millilitres of olive oil.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Measurement Precision

Millilitre is used when measuring small, precise volumes, especially in cooking, medicine, or sciences.

Illustration for Measurement Precision
Add 10 millilitres of vanilla extract to the mixture.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not for Large Volumes

It’s uncommon to use 'millilitre' when referring to large volumes; litres or other units are preferred.

Illustration for Not for Large Volumes
The tank can hold 50 litres, not 50,000 millilitres.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Common in Labels

'Millilitre' is often found on labels for beverages, perfumes, and any fluids to indicate quantity.

Illustration for Common in Labels
This bottle contains 750 millilitres of olive oil.
Visual representation of the word "Millilitre"

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