Millilitre is used when measuring small, precise volumes, especially in cooking, medicine, or sciences. Add 10 millilitres of vanilla extract to the mixture.
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Not for Large Volumes
It’s uncommon to use 'millilitre' when referring to large volumes; litres or other units are preferred. The tank can hold 50 litres, not 50,000 millilitres.
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Common in Labels
'Millilitre' is often found on labels for beverages, perfumes, and any fluids to indicate quantity. This bottle contains 750 millilitres of olive oil.