definitions

fluid dram

or fluid drachm

noun

the eighth part of a fluid ounce. Abbreviation: fl dr; Symbol: f

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Nearby words

flugelhorn, flugelman, fluid, fluid balance, fluid coupling, fluid dram, fluid drive, fluid dynamics, fluid lubrication, fluid mechanics, fluid mosaic model
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British Dictionary definitions for fluid dram

fluid dram

noun

another name for drachm
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Medicine definitions for fluid dram

fluid dram

n.

A unit of volume or capacity in the apothecary system, equal to 18 of a fluid ounce or 3.70 milliliters.
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Science definitions for fluid dram

fluid dram

A unit of liquid volume or capacity in the US Customary System equal to 18 of a fluid ounce (3.70 milliliters).
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