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fluid ounce
noun
: a unit of liquid measurement equal to 1/16 of a U.S. pint or about 29.6 milliliters
: a unit of liquid measurement equal to 1/20 of a British pint or about 28.4 milliliters
Full Definition of FLUID OUNCE
1
: a United States unit of liquid capacity equal to 1⁄16 pint — see weight table
2
: a British unit of liquid capacity equal to 1⁄20 pint — see weight table
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First Known Use of FLUID OUNCE
1811
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FLUID OUNCE Defined for Kids
fluid ounce
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Definition of FLUID OUNCE for Kids
: a unit of liquid capacity equal to 1/16 of a pint (about 29.6 milliliters)
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fluid ounce
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Medical Definition of FLUID OUNCE
1
: a United States unit of liquid capacity equal to 1⁄16 pint
2
: a British unit of liquid capacity equal to 1⁄20 pint
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