English Explanatory Dictionary

milligram

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An SI unit of mass equal to 10⁻³ grams. Symbol: mg

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-milligram.wav

Word forms

milligram milligrams milligramme

Etymology

Borrowed from French milligramme, equivalent to milli- + gram.

Derived words

micromilligram millimilligram
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