brake fluid
nounAutomotive.
the fluid used in a brake system to transmit pressure from the brake pedal to the pistons at each wheel, producing the braking action.
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How to use brake fluid in a sentence
This solvent is sometimes used as brake fluid in automobiles.
British Dictionary definitions for brake fluid
brake fluid
noun
an oily liquid used to transmit pressure in a hydraulic brake or clutch system
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