Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

millimolar

adjective

/ˌmɪlɪˈmoʊlər/

Definition

A unit of concentration equal to one-thousandth of a mole per liter of solution.

Examples

The concentration of the saline solution was measured at 10 millimolar.
In the experiment, the enzyme activity was assessed at varying millimolar concentrations of substrate.

Meaning

Millimolar is often used in chemistry and biology to describe the concentration of a substance in a solution, particularly in contexts where small quantities of a solute are present.