Meaning of the word mil in English
What does mil mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mil
US /ˌdɑːtˈmɪl/
UK /ˌdɒtˈmɪl/
Noun
a unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch (0.0254 mm), used in measuring the diameter of wire or the thickness of thin sheets
Example:
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The wire has a diameter of 20 mils.
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The plastic sheet is 5 mils thick.