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Fluidounce (Noun)

Meaning 1

A United States unit of capacity or volume equal to 1.804 cubic inches.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

  • The recipe called for 2 fluid ounces of olive oil to be added to the mixture, which had to be carefully measured in order to achieve the right consistency.
  • When using a measuring cup with US units, 4 fluid ounces is equivalent to 1/2 cup, while in the UK it would be slightly more than half of their 150ml measuring cup unit.
  • Florum wine bottles contained 25 fluid ounces, which some considered oversized due to a standard serving size being generally 1/4 to 1/3 that amount.
  • The medical device required adding exactly 0.5 fluid ounces of solution to allow for a specific ratio to be achieved in the device's chamber.
  • In baking, liquid ingredients often needed precise measurement, such as having exactly 6 fluid ounces of buttermilk, to ensure desired flavors and textures.

Synonyms

  • Fluid Ounce

Meaning 2

A British imperial unit of capacity or volume (liquid or dry) equal to 8 fluid drams or 28.416 cubic centimeters (1.734 cubic inches).

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

  • The recipe for making juice called for one fluidounce of freshly squeezed orange juice per serving.
  • A fluidounce of milk was added to each bowl of cereal for breakfast.
  • To accurately measure the ingredients, he used a graduated jug marked with fluidounces.
  • In some countries, cough medicines are often measured and sold in units of fluidounces.
  • One fluidounce of water is added to each test tube in preparation for the chemistry experiment.

Synonyms

  • Fluid Ounce

Hypernyms

  • Imperial Capacity Unit
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