Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mgl

abbreviation
ˈɛm-ˈdʒi-ˈɛl
Definition
MGL is an abbreviation commonly used to refer to ‘milligrams per liter,’ a measure of concentration used in various scientific and engineering contexts.
Examples
  • The water quality report showed lead levels of 5 MGL, which is above the recommended safety limit.
  • Researchers analyzed the sample for nutrient concentrations, reporting values in MGL.
Meaning
MGL represents the amount of a substance (in milligrams) contained in one liter of a solution or mixture. It is frequently used in fields such as chemistry, biology, and environmental science to convey the concentration of pollutants, nutrients, or other compounds in water or other solutions.
Synonyms
  • mg/L
  • milligrams per liter