milliliter

[ mil-uh-lee-ter ]
/ ˈmɪl əˌli tər /

noun

a unit of capacity equal to one thousandth of a liter, and equivalent to 0.033815 fluid ounce, or 0.061025 cubic inch. Abbreviation: ml
Also especially British, mil·li·li·tre.

Origin of milliliter

From the French word millilitre, dating back to 1800–10. See milli-, liter

British Dictionary definitions for millilitre

millilitre

US milliliter

/ (ˈmɪlɪˌliːtə) /

noun

one thousandth of a litre Symbol: ml

Medical definitions for millilitre

milliliter
[ mĭlə-lētər′ ]

n.

A unit of volume equal to one thousandth (10-3) of a liter, 1 cubic centimeter, or about 15 minims.

Scientific definitions for millilitre

milliliter
[ mĭlə-lē′tər ]

A unit of liquid volume or capacity in the metric system equal to 0.001 liter. See Table at measurement.