CEFR B2

fluid

noun, adjective

Meaning

A substance that flows freely, such as a liquid or gas.

Examples

Water is a common fluid found on Earth.
The engine needs a special fluid to keep it cool.

Synonyms: liquid, gas, watery, supple

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fluid (B2)

noun, adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfluː.ɪd/

Definition

A substance that flows freely, such as a liquid or gas.

Examples

Water is a common fluid found on Earth.
The engine needs a special fluid to keep it cool.
Blood is a vital fluid that circulates throughout the body.

How to Use fluid

fluid dynamics (collocation): The scientific study of how fluids (liquids and gases) move. — "She specialized in fluid dynamics for her engineering degree."
fluid intelligence (collocation): The ability to reason and solve problems in novel situations, independent of acquired knowledge. — "Studies show that fluid intelligence tends to peak in early adulthood."
fluid ounces (collocation): A unit of volume used in the US and UK for liquids. — "Please measure out 16 fluid ounces of water."

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