Kubikmillimeter

cubic millimetre

noun koo-BIK-mi-lee-may-ter Rare

Usage Note

Kubikmillimeter (Abkürzung mm³) begegnet dem Lerner vor allem in medizinischen Befunden, etwa bei Blutzellzählungen (4 Millionen rote Blutkörperchen pro Kubikmillimeter).

Examples

"Im Labor werden Blutproben in Kubikmillimetern angegeben."

Natural Translation

In the laboratory, blood samples are given in cubic millimetres.

Literal Translation

In the laboratory, blood samples are indicated in cubic millimetres.

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