Milliliter
Milliliter
Milliliter (pronunciation: /ˈmɪlɪˌliːtər/), abbreviated as ml or mL, is a unit of volume in the SI (Système International d'unités). It is defined as one thousandth of a liter, another unit of volume in the SI system.
Etymology
The term "milliliter" is derived from the Latin words mille meaning "thousand" and litra, which was a unit of weight. The term was first used in the late 18th century when the metric system was being developed in France.
Related Terms
- Cubic centimeter: A unit of volume that is equivalent to one milliliter.
- Liter: The base unit of volume in the SI system, equivalent to 1,000 milliliters.
- Microliter: A unit of volume that is one thousandth of a milliliter.
- Deciliter: A unit of volume in the metric system, equivalent to 100 milliliters.
- Centiliter: A unit of volume in the metric system, equivalent to 10 milliliters.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Milliliter
- Wikipedia's article - Milliliter
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