microliter
Pronunciation: [ˈmaɪkroʊˌlitər]
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Context: "measurement"
(noun) a microliter is a very small unit of volume. It's one-millionth of a liter, which is like saying it’s a tiny drop of liquid. In the lab, scientists use microliters to measure small amounts of liquids for experiments.
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The researchers added 5 microliters of the solution to the sample.
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The recipe didn't call for any microliters; it needed full milliliters instead.
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How many microliters are in a milliliter?
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