1. a unit of volume equal to one millionth of a liter
Usage: scientific; medical

Examples

• The lab technician measured 5 microliters of blood for the test.
• Each sample contained exactly 10 microliters of the solution.
• The pipette can accurately dispense microliters of liquid.
• DNA analysis requires only a few microliters of genetic material.
• The medication dosage was calculated in microliters per kilogram of body weight.
• Scientists use specialized equipment to handle microliter quantities.