FLUIDOUNCE Meaning and
Definition
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A fluid ounce, abbreviated as fl oz or often simply written as ounce, is a unit of volume commonly used in both the imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. It is primarily utilized to measure liquids or fluids.
In the imperial system, a fluid ounce is equivalent to 1/160th of an imperial gallon. Since there are 160 fluid ounces in an imperial gallon, this unit is relatively small. However, in the United States customary system, a fluid ounce is defined as 1/128th of a U.S. gallon. This system yields a slightly larger fluid ounce compared to its counterpart.
The term "fluid" within fluid ounce refers to the ability to hold or measure not only water but also other liquids or fluids. It is essential to remember that a fluid ounce does not measure weight; instead, it quantifies volume.
Fluid ounces are commonly used in various contexts, such as in cooking recipes, bartending, pharmaceutical measurements, and even when purchasing beverages or other liquids. Understanding the concept of fluid ounces is crucial for accurately measuring and dispensing liquids in both professional and domestic settings.
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A measure of capacity containing eight fluidrams. The British fluidounce is a measure containing one avoirdupois ounce, 437.5 grains, of distilled water; the U.S. fluidounce is 1/128 gallon and contains 456.033 grains of distilled water. The British fluidounce equals 28.4 c.c., the U.S. fluidounce equals 29.57 c.c.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for FLUIDOUNCE
- dluidounce
- cluidounce
- vluidounce
- gluidounce
- tluidounce
- rluidounce
- fkuidounce
- fpuidounce
- fouidounce
- flyidounce
- flhidounce
- fljidounce
- fliidounce
- fl8idounce
- fl7idounce
- fluudounce
- flujdounce
- flukdounce
- fluodounce
Etymology of FLUIDOUNCE
The word "fluidounce" is an abbreviation of "fluid ounce", which is a unit of measurement used to measure liquid volume.
The term "ounce" can be traced back to the Latin word "uncia", which means a twelfth part or a small portion. The word "fluid" comes from the Latin word "fluidus", which means flowing or liquid.
The blending of these two terms, "fluid" + "ounce", resulted in the word "fluid ounce". It is believed that this term originated in the early 18th century in Britain, where it was used to measure small quantities of liquids. The term has since been adopted internationally as a standardized unit of measurement in the imperial system and is commonly used today.
Similar spelling words for FLUIDOUNCE
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