minim
US /ˈmɪn.ɪm/
UK /ˈmɪn.ɪm/

1.
minima
a musical note lasting half a semibreve or two crotchets, represented by a white oval with a stem
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The melody features several minims, giving it a flowing rhythm.
La melodia presenta diverse minime, conferendole un ritmo scorrevole.
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Each minim in the score represents two beats.
Ogni minima nella partitura rappresenta due battiti.
2.
minima, goccia
a unit of liquid measure, equal to 1/60 of a fluid dram or about one drop
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The pharmacist carefully measured out a few minims of the potent liquid.
Il farmacista ha misurato attentamente alcune minime del liquido potente.
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For precise dosing, the medicine is dispensed in minims.
Per un dosaggio preciso, il medicinale viene dispensato in minime.