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

• Volume
• Measurement
• Metric system
• International System of Units

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Milliliter
• Wikipedia's article - Milliliter

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