Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

microliter

/mˈaɪkɹoʊlitɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.40 in modern English

Syllables: mi-cro-liter
IPA: /mˈaɪkɹoʊlitɚ/

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of microlitre One millionth (10⁻⁶) of a liter. Symbol µl.

Etymology

From micro- + liter.

Inflected Forms

microliters (plural)

Derived Forms

submicroliter

Questions

How do you pronounce microliter?: The recorded pronunciation is /mˈaɪkɹoʊlitɚ/.
What does microliter mean?: Alternative spelling of microlitre One millionth (10⁻⁶) of a liter. Symbol µl.
Where does microliter come from?: From micro- + liter.

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