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Meanings of fluid drachm in English

Portuguese
dracma

A unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce.

dracma
Usage of fluid drachm in English
1
To use the test, mix 1 fluid drachm of the reagent with 20 minims of urine, previously diluted to a standard specific gravity of 1.003.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 611, September 17, 1887
2
Three fluid drachms of the fluid extract were about equivalent to 3 grains of caffeine.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 492, June 6, 1885
3
Two fluid drachms of the poison (more than enough to produce death) were accidentally taken in my experience.
Jezebel's Daughter
Translations for fluid drachm
Portuguese
dracma