mi
llig
ram
Plural
milligrams
1
a unit of measuring weight that equals one thousandth of a gram
- The vitamin supplement contains 50 milligrams of calcium.
- The pharmacist measured out 10 milligrams of the active ingredient.
- The analytical balance can measure weights down to milligrams.
- The recommended daily intake of iron is 18 milligrams for adults.
- The lab equipment accurately dispenses powders in milligram quantities.