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Meaning of Microliters

A microliter is one millionth of a liter, used to measure very small volumes of liquids.

In simple words: A very small unit of liquid measurement.

Microliters in a sentence

  • The solution was diluted to just 50 microliters.
  • Use the pipette to transfer 5 microliters of sample.
  • A typical drop of water is about 20 microliters.
  • He measured 100 microliters for the experiment.

How to use Microliters

Used in scientific contexts to measure small volumes of liquids. Not common in everyday conversations.

Grammar pattern

countable + plural

Memory hint

Think about a tiny microscope measuring drops—'micro' means small, and 'liters' are for liquids.

Related words

Collocations with Microliters

  • measure microliters
  • transfer microliters
  • dilute to microliters

Synonyms for Microliters

  • microliter

Common mistakes with Microliters

  • Confusing microliters with milliliters—microliters are much smaller.
  • Using 'microliters' as a singular noun.
  • Not abbreviating microliters as 'µL' in scientific texts.

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Frequently asked questions about Microliters

What does Microliters mean?

A very small unit of liquid measurement.

What is the definition of Microliters?

A microliter is one millionth of a liter, used to measure very small volumes of liquids.

How do you use Microliters in a sentence?

The solution was diluted to just 50 microliters.

Can you give another example of Microliters?

Use the pipette to transfer 5 microliters of sample.

What are synonyms for Microliters?

Common alternatives include microliter.

What words go with Microliters?

It commonly pairs with measure microliters, transfer microliters, dilute to microliters.

What are common mistakes when using Microliters?

Confusing microliters with milliliters—microliters are much smaller. Using 'microliters' as a singular noun. Not abbreviating microliters as 'µL' in scientific texts.

How do you pronounce Microliters?

US: //ˈmaɪkrəˌliːtər//, UK: //ˈmaɪkrəˌliːtə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Microliters?

Used in scientific contexts to measure small volumes of liquids. Not common in everyday conversations.