Definition & Meaning of "minim"

Minim

NOUN

a unit of volume measurement in the United States, equivalent to approximately 0.0616 milliliters

Dialect

American

What is "minim"?

In the United States, a minim, "min", is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in pharmacy and medicine. It is defined as 1/60th of a US fluid dram or approximately 0.0616115 milliliters. Minims are commonly used for measuring very small quantities of liquid medications or solutions, particularly in formulations where precise dosing is required.

Example

The recipe for the perfume called for just a single minim of the precious floral essence.

The recipe instructed adding just one minim of vanilla extract to the cake batter for a subtle flavor.

a unit of volume measurement in the United Kingdom, equal to approximately 0.0591 milliliters

Dialect

British

What is "minim"?

In the United Kingdom, a minim, "min", is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in pharmacy and medicine. It is equivalent to 1/60th of an imperial fluid dram or approximately 0.0591935 milliliters. Minims are commonly used for measuring very small quantities of liquid medications or solutions, particularly in formulations where precise dosing is required.