mil
word
/ˈmɪɫ/
mil
/mˈɪl/
mil
Definition
A 'mil' is a unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch, mainly used in the United States for measuring thickness, for example of plastic sheets or wires.
Usage & Nuances
'Mil' is mostly used in technical, industrial, or manufacturing contexts in the US. Not to be confused with 'millimeter' or with the abbreviation for 'mile.' Always singular: '5 mil', not '5 mils.'
Spanish: mil (medida inglesa) - milésima de pulgadaPortuguese (BR): mil (milésimo de polegada) - milésimaPortuguese (PT): mil (milésima de polegada)Chinese (Simplified): 密尔（英制长度单位，千分之一英寸）Chinese (Traditional): 密爾（英制長度單位，千分之一英寸）Hindi: मिल (इंच का एक हज़ारवाँ भाग)Arabic: ميل (واحدة قياس أمريكية؛ ألف جزء من البوصة)Bengali: মিল (ইঞ্চির একহাজারতম অংশ)Russian: мил (тысячная доля дюйма)Japanese: ミル（インチの1000分の1）Vietnamese: mil (một phần nghìn của inch)Korean: 밀 (인치의 1/1000)Turkish: mil (inçin binde biri)Urdu: مل (انچ کا ایک ہزارواں حصہ)Indonesian: mil (seperseribu inci)
Example Sentences
This wire is covered with a 5 mil layer of insulation.
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A 20 mil bag is very strong.
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For extra protection, choose 15 mil gloves instead of the standard ones.
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Painters often prefer 12 mil drop cloths for job sites.
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That pipe’s coating measures just 3 mil, so it's not very thick.
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The plastic sheet is 10 mil thick.
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