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- milanov/ˈmɪlənɒv/A proper noun referring to a surname of South Slavic (particularly Croatian and Serbian) origin.nounVery Low
- milazzo/mɪˈlætsoʊ/A type of cheese originating from Sicily, traditionally made from sheep's milk.nounVery low
- milch/mɪltʃ/a cow kept for milk production; yielding milk.adjectivenounC1
- milch cow/ˈmɪltʃ ˌkaʊ/A cow kept for milk production.nounLow
- milch glass/mɪlʧ ɡlɑːs/A type of opaque, white, milk-coloured glass.nounC1/C2
- mild/maɪld/Not strong, extreme, or severe; gentle and moderate in force, intensity, or character.adjectivenounB1
- mild cognitive impairment/ˌmaɪld ˈkɒɡ.nə.tɪv ɪmˈpeə.mənt/A condition characterised by a noticeable but not disabling decline in cognitive abilities, such as memory and thinking skills, that is greater than expected for a person's age but not severe enough to significantly interfere with daily life.nounC2
- mild mercurous chloride/ˌmaɪld mɜːˌkjʊərəs ˈklɔːraɪd/A specific chemical compound, also known as calomel (Hg₂Cl₂), historically used in medicine and chemistry.nounLow
- mild silver protein/ˌmaɪld ˌsɪl.və ˈprəʊ.tiːn/An antiseptic preparation consisting of silver in colloidal combination with a protein, used topically in dilute solutions.nounVery low / Technical
- mild steel/ˌmaɪld ˈstiːl/A type of carbon steel with a low carbon content (typically 0.05–0.25%), which is relatively soft, malleable, and easy to weld.nounC1 (Specialized)
- milden/ˈmaɪldən/To make or become milder, less severe, or softer in character, intensity, or harshness.verbverb-ambitransitiveLow
- mildew/ˈmɪl.djuː/A thin, superficial fungal growth that appears as a white or greyish powdery or fluffy coating on organic surfaces, especially in damp conditions.nounverbverb-ambitransitiveB2
- mildewcide/ˈmɪldjuːsaɪd/A substance, typically a chemical agent, used to kill mildew (a type of fungus).nounVery Low (Specialised)
- mildewproof/ˈmɪl.djuː.pruːf/Resistant to the growth of mildew; treated to prevent mildew.adjectiveverb-transitiveC1
- mildred/ˈmɪldrɪd/A female given name of Old English origin.nounVery Low
- mile/maɪl/A unit of linear measurement equal to 5,280 feet or approximately 1,609 metres.adverbnounA2
- mile-marker/ˈmaɪl ˌmɑːkə/A roadside sign indicating the distance in miles from a specific point, typically the beginning of a highway or state border.nounB2
- mileage/ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/The total distance a vehicle has travelled, measured in miles (or kilometres).nounB2
- mileage ticket/ˈmaɪlɪdʒ ˈtɪkɪt/A travel document or voucher that grants the holder a specific distance of travel, often as part of a loyalty program.nounLow (Specialised term)
- mileometer/ˌmaɪˈlɒm.ɪ.tər/A device in a vehicle that measures the total distance it has travelled, in miles.nounLow
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