fluid ounce

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Fluid Ounce

Definition:
A fluid ounce is a unit of measurement used to measure the volume of liquids. In the United States, one fluid ounce is equal to approximately 1.804 cubic inches. In the British system, one fluid ounce is equal to about 28.416 cubic centimeters (or 1.734 cubic inches).

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Noun

1. a United States unit of capacity or volume equal to 1.804 cubic inches
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)

Synonyms

• fluidounce