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milliliter

noun

Simple meaning

A metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter.

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miluhleeter

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ˈmɪləlitɚ

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noun

  1. American spelling

    A metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter

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cubic milliliterhalf millilitermilliliter bottletenth milliliter

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Synonyms

Sense: metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter

millilitreRegionalmilInformalcubic centimetercccubic centimetreRare

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