Fluid Dram (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.
Examples
- The pharmacist carefully measured out the medication in fluid drams to ensure the correct dosage.
- A fluid dram of the precious perfume was all that remained in the antique bottle.
- The recipe called for a fluid dram of vanilla extract to be added to the mixture.
- The old apothecary's scales were calibrated to measure ingredients in fluid drams and ounces.
- The chemist's manual listed the conversion rates for fluid drams to milliliters for easy reference.
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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
- A bottle of oil may be purchased by the fluid dram or larger measurements as desired for treatment options.
- Mix four fluid drams of hydrogen peroxide solution in 14 ounces of warm water as directed on the ear rinse instructions.
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