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Milliliters
Cups
Milliliters
Definition
A milliliter (symbol: mL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth (1/1000) of a liter or one cubic centimeter.
History/Origin
Introduced with the metric system, using the prefix 'milli' to denote one-thousandth of the base unit liter.
Current Use
Milliliters are widely used for measuring small volumes of liquids in medicine, cooking, and laboratory work.
Cups
Definition
A cup is a unit of volume equal to 8 fluid ounces (US) or approximately 237 milliliters.
History/Origin
The cup as a measure has ancient origins, but the modern standardized cup was defined in the early 20th century.
Current Use
Cups are commonly used in cooking and recipe measurements, particularly in the United States.