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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
/ ڱ̅̅′ĭ /
- 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 51Թ Forms
- ڱi· adjective
- ڱi· ڱi··ly adverb
- ڱi·Ա noun
- ԴDz·ڱi noun
- non·ڱi· adverb
- ܲ·ڱi adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fluid1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Some of the victims, the indictment alleges, were given IV fluids to recover.
But, he added, the situation remains “fluid” and not predictable.
Watkins administered medication to treat hypertension and another to restore fluid and electrolyte balance.
Devices to stabilise broken bones have run out, while anaesthesia, antibiotics and fluids for wounded patients are dwindling.
Glasnow cited similar effects from changes he made in the weight room under the guidance of athletic development coordinator Eric Yavarone, saying his “body just feels a lot better” and is “moving more fluid.”
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