Meaning of the word fluid in English

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fluid

US /ˈfluː.ɪd/

UK /ˈfluː.ɪd/

a substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to external pressure; a gas or (especially) a liquid.

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Water is a common fluid.

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The car needs more brake fluid.

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liquid gas solution medium substance

not solid or fixed in form; able to flow easily.

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The paint was still fluid and easy to spread.

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The lava flowed in a slow, viscous fluid stream.

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liquid flowing runny viscous

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solid fixed

smooth and continuous.

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Her movements were graceful and fluid.

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The conversation was very fluid, moving from one topic to another easily.

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smooth graceful effortless continuous

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jerky abrupt

liable to change or vary.

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The situation is still very fluid.

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Their plans for the trip are quite fluid.

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changeable variable flexible adaptable

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fixed stable rigid

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