Fluid Drachm (Noun)
Meaning 1
A British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
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Meaning 2
A unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The recipe calls for two fluid drachms of peppermint extract to be added to the mixture.
- A fluid drachm of oil was measured into the small vial for the perfume blend.
- She carefully poured three fluid drachms of rosewater into the bowl for the skin treatment.
- The apothecary system still uses fluid drachms as a unit of measurement for medicinal liquids.
- The doctor prescribed one fluid drachm of cough syrup to be taken three times a day.