"ml" meaning in English

See ml in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: ml [plural], mls [plural, rare]
Head templates: {{en-noun|*|+<l:rare>}} ml (plural ml or (rare) mls)
  1. (metrology) Symbol for millilitre, an SI unit of fluid measure equal to 10⁻³ litres. Tags: alt-of, symbol Alternative form of: millilitre (extra: an SI unit of fluid measure equal to 10⁻³ litres)

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