milligram

Meanings

• noun

  A unit of weight in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a gram.

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Rhymes

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gram , balm , psalm , calm

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Variants

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milligram , milligrams

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Etymology

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The term 'milligram' comes from the Latin 'mille' meaning 'thousand' and 'gramma' meaning 'small weight'.

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Trivia

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1. One milligram is approximately equal to the weight of a paper clip.

2. The smallest known particle of a pure substance is called an 'atom'. One molecule of most elements contains one atom. One gram of a substance contains approximately 6.02 x 10^23 molecules. Therefore, one milligram contains approximately 6.02 x 10^20 molecules.

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1. gram: A unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.

2. microgram: A unit of weight in the metric system, equal to one millionth of a gram.

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The milligram is a fundamental unit of weight in the metric system, widely used in science and medicine.

How to Memorize "milligram"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small scale with a milligram weight on it. Visualize the number '1' on the scale, representing one milligram.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'milligram' with the number '1'. Remember that one milligram is a very small amount.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Millie Gram' to remember that one milligram is a small unit of weight.

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