milliliter
noun
mil·li·li·ter
ˈmi-lə-ˌlē-tər 
: a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ liter see Metric System Table
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In addition, liquids should be inside containers no bigger than 100 milliliters (3.4 liquid ounces) and are to be placed in a clear plastic bag of around 20 x 20 cm (7.9 x 7.9 inches).
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David Nield, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024
The typical serving for a wheatgrass shot is 1-2 ounces (30-60 milliliters).
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 14 Oct. 2024
In a large meta-analysis, daily doses of beetroot juice ranged from 70 milliliters (mL) to 500 mL (about a quarter of a cup to 2 cups).1
How Long Beet Juice Takes to Work
Beet juice can affect blood pressure within 30 minutes to three hours after consumption.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
While the full-size version is 0.2 fluid ounces, the smaller one is just 2 milliliters.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2024
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David Nield, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024
The typical serving for a wheatgrass shot is 1-2 ounces (30-60 milliliters).
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 14 Oct. 2024
In a large meta-analysis, daily doses of beetroot juice ranged from 70 milliliters (mL) to 500 mL (about a quarter of a cup to 2 cups).1
How Long Beet Juice Takes to Work
Beet juice can affect blood pressure within 30 minutes to three hours after consumption.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
While the full-size version is 0.2 fluid ounces, the smaller one is just 2 milliliters.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Milliliter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milliliter. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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milliliter
noun
mil·li·li·ter
ˈmil-ə-ˌlēt-ər
: a measure of capacity equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ liter see metric system
Medical Definition
milliliter
noun
mil·li·li·ter
variants
or chiefly British millilitre
: one thousandth of a liter
—abbreviation ml
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