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apothecaries' measure in British English
a system of fluid measure using minims, fluid drams, and fluid ounces noun: a system of liquid volume measure used in pharmacy in which 60 minims equal 1 fluid drachm, 8 fluid drachms equal 1 fluid ounce, and 20 fluid ounces equal 1 pint noun: a system of units used chiefly in compounding and dispensing liquid drugs. In the U.S. 60 minims (♏) = 1 fluid dram (ʓ); 8 fluid drams = 1 fluid ounce (℥); 16 fluid ounces = 1 pint; 8 pints = 1 gallon (231 cubic inches). In Great Britain 20 minims = 1 flu |
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