A fluid is any substance that flows or deforms under applied shear stress. Fluids comprise a subset of the states of matter and include liquids, gases, and plasma.
Examples
All liquids and gases are fluids (air, water, oil).
Chemistry Glossary Definition of Fluid
A fluid is any substance that flows or deforms under applied shear stress. Fluids comprise a subset of the states of matter and include liquids, gases, and plasma.
All liquids and gases are fluids (air, water, oil).