millimole

[mil-uh-mohl]

noun

1. one thousandth of a mole. mM

Word History and Origins

Origin of millimole¹

First recorded in 1900–05; milli- + mole ⁴

Example Sentences

Though the tolerance for potassium differs somewhat from patient to patient and medical opinions vary on what’s consider optimal, a potassium level of about 3.6 to 5.2 millimoles per liter of blood is generally considered normal; a millimole is one-thousandth of a mole, a chemistry unit measuring the mass of elements. A potassium level that exceeds 7.0 mmol/L can be dangerous, according to Mayo Clinic, requiring immediate treatment.​ 

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