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fluid ounce

–noun
a measure of capacity equal to 1/16 pint or 1.8047 cubic inches (29.573 milliliters) in the U.S., and equal to 1/20 of an imperial pint, or 1.7339 cubic inches (28.413 milliliters) in Great Britain. Abbreviation: fl. oz; Symbol: f

Origin:
1880–85
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fluid ounce  
n.   Abbr. fl. oz.
  1. A unit of volume or capacity in the U.S. Customary System, used in liquid measure, equal to 29.57 milliliters (1.804 cubic inches).

  2. A unit of volume or capacity in the British Imperial System, used in liquid and dry measure, equal to 28.41 milliliters (1.734 cubic inches).

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: fluid ounce
Function: noun
1 : a U.S. unit of liquid capacity equal to 1/16 pint
2 : a British unit ofliquid capacity equal to 1/20 pint
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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fluid ounce or fluidounce
n.
Abbr. fl oz, fl. oz.
A unit of volume or capacity equal to 8 fluid drams or 29.57 milliliters.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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