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(mil-li-gram) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram.

Example Sentence

Sensitive scales are required to measure a milligram of weight.

More Example Sentences

Doctors use milligrams for medicine dosages.

Synonyms

unit; measurement; weight

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milligram
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Rhymes

  • kilogram
  • milligram
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