Milliliter

millilitre

noun MIL-lee-lee-ter Rare

Usage Note

Milliliter (abbreviation ml) is the everyday unit on medicine spoons, cosmetics and small drink portions. Plural is unchanged.

Examples

"Nehmen Sie dreimal täglich fünf Milliliter Sirup."

Natural Translation

Take five millilitres of syrup three times a day.

Literal Translation

Take three-times daily five millilitres syrup.

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