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fluid
[ floo-id ]
noun
- a substance, as a liquid or gas, that is capable of flowing and that changes its shape at a steady rate when acted upon by a force tending to change its shape.
adjective
- pertaining to a substance that easily changes its shape; capable of flowing.
- consisting of or pertaining to fluids.
- changing readily; shifting; not fixed, stable, or rigid:
fluid movements.
- convertible into cash:
fluid assets.
fluid
/ ˈڱːɪ /
noun
- a substance, such as a liquid or gas, that can flow, has no fixed shape, and offers little resistance to an external stress
adjective
- capable of flowing and easily changing shape
- of, concerned with, or using a fluid or fluids
- constantly changing or apt to change
- smooth in shape or movement; flowing
fluid
- A state of matter, such as liquid or gas, in which the component particles (generally molecules) can move past one another. Fluids flow easily and conform to the shape of their containers.
- See also state of matter
Derived Forms
- ˈڱܾ岹, adjective
- ˈڱܾԱ, noun
- ˈڱܾ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ڱi· adjective
- ڱi· ڱi··ly adverb
- ڱi·Ա noun
- ԴDz·ڱi noun
- non·ڱi· adverb
- ܲ·ڱi adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of fluid1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
To stay safe, the UK Health Security Agency recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying cool indoors, and avoiding exercise during the hottest parts of the day.
It developed theories for how fluids and gases interact and came to understand that the oceans and the atmosphere drive weather ⎯ what today has become known as climate science.
It said the situation was "fluid" and told customers to check local advice.
's left is "free sugars, sadly, and fluids", she said, plus a "small amount" of fibre.
Analysis predict the number of new vehicle registrations will fall due to the fluid nature of the current trade policy negotiations.
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