fluids

flu-ids · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of fluid; substances that flow, including liquids and gases.

  2. 2.

    Bodily liquids.

Forms

plural: fluids

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    body fluids — liquids in or produced by the body
  • •
    push fluids — to encourage drinking more liquids
  • •
    intravenous fluids — liquids given through a vein

Related words

Antonyms: solids
See also: fluid, liquid, water
Synonyms: liquids, solutions

Etymology

From Latin fluidus ("flowing") + -s (plural suffix).