milligals

/ˈmɪlɪɡælz/
noun
  1. A unit of acceleration equal to one thousandth of a gal, used in geophysics and gravity measurements.
    • Scientists recorded a gravity anomaly of 3 milligals in the survey area.
    • The gravimeter detected a change of 0.5 milligals near the fault line.
    • The instrument can measure variations as small as 0.1 milligals.