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  • 31Fluid queue — In probability theory, a fluid queue is a mathematical model used to describe the fluid level in a reservoir subject to randomly determined periods of filling and emptying. The term dam theory was used in earlier literature for these models. The… …

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  • 32Fluid parcel — In fluid dynamics, within the framework of continuum mechanics, a fluid parcel is a very small amount of fluid, identifiable throughout its dynamic history while moving with the fluid flow.[1] As it moves, the mass of a fluid parcel remains… …

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  • 33fluid — 1. A nonsolid substance, such as a liquid or gas, that tends to flow or conform to the shape of the container. 2. Consisting of particles or distinct entities that can readily change their relative positions; i.e., tending to move or capable of… …

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  • 34Fluid pressure — Pressure Pres sure (?; 138), n. [OF., fr. L. pressura, fr. premere. See 4th {Press}.] 1. The act of pressing, or the condition of being pressed; compression; a squeezing; a crushing; as, a pressure of the hand. [1913 Webster] 2. A contrasting… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 35fluid — flu|id1 [ˈflu:ıd] n [U and C] technical a liquid →↑gas, solid ↑solid ▪ He is not allowed solid food yet, only fluids. ▪ a powerful cleaning fluid fluid 2 fluid2 adj [Date: 1400 1500; : French; Origin: fluide, from …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 36fluid — 1 noun (C, U) technical a liquid: The doctor told him to drink a litre of fluid a day. 2 adjective 1 fluid movements are relaxed and graceful: fluid and expressive gestures 2 (not before noun) a situation or system that is fluid is likely to… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 37Fluid theory of electricity — The fluid theory of electricity is a now defunct theory that postulated an electrical fluid which was responsible for many electrical phenomenon. Although he was not the first proponent, Benjamin Franklin worked to develop the theory. The Leyden… …

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  • 38fluid — flu•id [[t]ˈflu ɪd[/t]] n. 1) hyd phs a substance, as a liquid or gas, that is capable of flowing and that changes its shape at a steady rate when acted upon by a force 2) hyd pertaining to a substance that easily changes its shape; capable of… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 39fluid — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. See fluidity. adj. changeable, variable; liquid, flowing. See changeableness, fluidity. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Capable of flowing] Syn. liquid, fluent, flowing, running, aqueous, watery, molten,… …

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  • 40fluid savings — savings that can be quickly converted to cash; funds that have not yet been permanently invested …

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