milliliter Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter
    mil; cc; ml; cubic centimeter; millilitre; cubic centimetre.

WordNet

Mil"li*li`ter, Mil"li*li`tre noun (Also<
  • Milliliter
  • Millilitre
)
Etymology
F. millilitre; milli- milli- + litre. See Liter.
Definitions
  1. A measure of capacity in the metric system, containing the thousandth part of a liter. It is a cubic centimeter, and is equal to .061 of an English cubic inch, or to .0338 of an American fluid ounce.

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