fluid dram

noun

ˌflü-ə(d)-ˈdram

variants or fluidram

ˈflü-ə-ˌdram

: a unit of liquid capacity equal to ¹/₈ fluid ounce see Weights and Measures Table

First Known Use

circa 1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of fluid dram was circa 1860

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“Fluid dram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluid%20dram. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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fluid dram

noun

variants or fluidram

ˌflü-ə(d)-ˈdram

: a unit of liquid capacity equal to ⅛ fluid ounce (about 3.7 milliliters) see measure

fluid dram

noun

variants or fluidram

ˈflü-ə-ˌdram

: either of two units of liquid capacity:

: a United States unit equal to ¹/₈ United States fluid ounce or 0.226 cubic inch or 3.697 milliliters

: a British unit equal to ¹/₈ British fluid ounce or 0.2167 cubic inch or 3.5516 milliliters

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