lighter fluid

collocation in English

meaningsoflighterandfluid

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lighter
noun[C]
uk
/ˈlaɪ.tər/us
/ˈlaɪ.t̬ɚ/
a small device for providing a flame for a ...
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fluid
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈfluː.ɪd/us
/ˈfluː.ɪd/
a substance that flows and is ...
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(Definition oflighterandfluidfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoflighter fluid

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In the oncoming flow, the stagnation streamline separates these two regions of thelighterfluid.
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Brief consideration also is given to the time-rate-of-growth of unstable disturbances and to thelighterfluidthat, in actual configurations, is responsible for the shear in the film.
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It thus becomes obvious that these are more dominant in longer and thinner domains, where thelighterfluidhas more time to rise to the top.
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It is also possible for a horizontal gravity current to enter a stratified fluid as an intrusion layer, with heavier fluid below it andlighterfluidabove.
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In such a flow, the layer of intruding water may be separated from thelighterfluidabove it and the heavier water below by two horizontal interfaces.
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Lighter-fluidinfused briquettes, that eliminate the need for separate application oflighterfluid, are available.
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The fire starter used is not the typicallighterfluidor charcoal chimney starter used in western grills.
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A thumb tip can be prepared with a wick protruding slightly from the end, soaked withlighterfluid.
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The family confirmed thatlighterfluidwas by the grill used for family barbecues.
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The station also reported that some pouredlighterfluidaround our news vehicle while others got physical.
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In the room, he soaked telephone books withlighterfluidand set them ablaze under the curtains.
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Sticker adhesive can be removed from machines by applyinglighterfluidand then rinsing with dish soap.
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Water sprayed by firefighters likely spread thelighterfluidfrom the melted container.
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The band ignitedlighterfluidin a couple of metal pans, and management stopped the performance and cleared the venue.
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The helmet was improvised with a leather skull cap onto which was bolted a metal dish that heldlighterfluidor petrol.
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Boggs opened the door to find the front staircase engulfed in flames, along with the smell oflighterfluid.
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These bonfires are laced with kerosene orlighterfluid, then all are ignited simultaneously at 7 p.m.
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A sample of burned material near the doorway of the house tested positive for mineral spirits, indicating the presence oflighterfluid.
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This was the escape out of handcuffs with both arms on fire withlighterfluid.
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