micromil

/maɪˈkrɒmɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of time, equal to one billionth of a milliliter, used in the measurement of the rate of flow of a substance.

“The engineer calculated the micromil flow rate of the chemical mixture.”

2. noun

A small amount or quantity of something.

“The recipe called for just a micromil of salt to add flavor to the dish.”

3. verb

To measure or calculate the flow rate of a substance in micromils.

“The scientist micromilled the sample to determine its flow rate.”

Synonyms

  • microliter
  • nanomilliliter

Antonyms

  • macromilliliter
  • milliliter