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PRONUNCIATION OF CORRECTION FLUID

correction fluid  [kəˈrɛkʃ ən ˈfluːɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CORRECTION FLUID

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Correction fluid is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CORRECTION FLUID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

correction fluid

Correction fluid

A correction fluid is an opaque, white fluid applied to paper to mask errors in text. Once dried, it can be written over. It is typically packaged in small bottles, and the lid has an attached brush which dips into the bottle. The brush is used to apply the fluid onto the paper. Before the invention of word processors, correction fluid greatly facilitated the production of typewritten documents. One of the first forms of correction fluid was invented in 1951 by the secretary Bette Nesmith Graham, founder of Liquid Paper.

Definition of correction fluid in the English dictionary

The definition of correction fluid in the dictionary is a usually white fluid that can be painted over a mistake in writing or typing so that the correct form can be written or typed in on top.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CORRECTION FLUID


Aeneid
ɪˈniːɪd
campodeid
kæmˈpəʊdiːɪd
cepheid
ˈsɛphiːɪd
Clwyd
ˈkluːɪd
druid
ˈdruːɪd
fluid
ˈfluːɪd
nonfluid
ˌnɒnˈfluːɪd
scarabaeid
ˌskærəˈbiːɪd
semifluid
ˌsɛmɪˈfluːɪd
subfluid
sʌbˈfluːɪd
suid
ˈsuːɪd
superfluid
ˌsuːpəˈfluːɪd
teiid
ˈtiːɪd
toluid
ˈtɒluːɪd
tracheide
ˈtreɪkiːɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CORRECTION FLUID

correa
correct
correctable
correctible
correcting fluid
correcting tape
correction
correction tape
correctional
correctional officer
correctioner
correctitude
corrective
correctively
correctly
correctness
corrector
correctory

WORDS THAT END LIKE CORRECTION FLUID

amber fluid
amniotic fluid
brake fluid
cerebrospinal fluid
cleaning fluid
correcting fluid
culture fluid
de-icing fluid
drilling fluid
embalming fluid
serous fluid
spermatic fluid
spinal fluid
working fluid

Synonyms and antonyms of correction fluid in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «correction fluid» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CORRECTION FLUID

Find out the translation of correction fluid to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of correction fluid from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «correction fluid» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

修正液
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

líquido corrector
570 millions of speakers

English

correction fluid
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सुधार द्रव
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الطامس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

корректирующая жидкость
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

corretivo líquido
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সংশোধন ফ্লুইড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Fluide de correction
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

cecair pembetulan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Korrekturflüssigkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

修正液
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수정액
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Koreksi cairan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chất lỏng sửa chữa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிழைதிருத்த திரவம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सुधारणा द्रवपदार्थ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

daksil
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

correttore liquido
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

korektor
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

коригувальна рідина
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fluid corector
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διορθωτικό υγρό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

korreksie vloeistof
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

korrigeringsvätska
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

korrekturlakk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of correction fluid

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CORRECTION FLUID»

The term «correction fluid» is regularly used and occupies the 74.209 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CORRECTION FLUID» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about correction fluid

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CORRECTION FLUID»

Discover the use of correction fluid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to correction fluid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Medical Legal Aspects of Medical Records
staff, including unit secretaries, should understand why correction fluid cannot be used on medical records. Tip: When confronted with a medical record containing correction fluid and the obliteration appears in a crucial part of the record, ...
Patricia W. Iyer, Barbara J. Levin, Mary Ann Shea, 2006
2
Chemical Composition of Everyday Products
CORRECTION FLUID The invention of White Out and other correction fluids was spawned by the need of Edwin Johanknecht for a correction fluid that worked on photostatic paper. In 1971, Johanknecht and his partners incorporated their new  ...
John Toedt, Darrell Koza, Kathleen Van Cleef-Toedt, 2005
3
Chemistry Connections: The Chemical Basis of Everyday Phenomena
Typewriter correction fluid was first invented by Bette Nesmith Graham. l'.-' Her early version for the product consisted of a white tempura paint to correct mistakes. Looking for a mixture that was both quick-drying and barely detectable, she ...
Kerry K. Karukstis, Gerald R. Van Hecke, 2003
4
Manga For Dummies
In reality, I find the lines sometimes do end up showing through the correction fluid despite the “bleed-proof” label. In such cases, simply wait until the solution dries before applying another thin coat. Figure 3-21: Inking mistakes corrected with ...
Kensuke Okabayashi, 2011
5
Nursing Malpractice
All staff, including unit secretaries, should understand why correction fluid cannot be used on medical records. Tip. When you are confronted with a medical record containing correction fluid and the obliteration appears in a crucial part of the ...
Patricia W. Iyer, 2001
6
First Course-Keyboarding and Document Processing
Correction fluid is produced in various shades to match the typing paper and is applied with a small brush. The incorrect letter is obliterated and when the fluid is dry, the correct letter may be typed over the top. The liquid may be spirit- or ...
A. M. Drummond, Anne Coles-Mogford, 1995
7
Access Device Fraud and Related Financial Crimes
Correction Fluid Correction fluids are solvents used to remove or bleach ink so it will not be seen on the paper or writing surface. Different solvents react differently to ink formulations, chemicals in the paper, etc. Solvents that are a mixture of ...
Jerry Iannacci, 1999
8
Test and Measurement: Know It All: Know It All
... effective area of the piston v = volume of fluid displaced by the piston ρf = density of the fluid S 1⁄4 s Á C ð8:11) where S = force. www.newnespress.com Pressure 231 Air Buoyancy Correction Fluid Buoyancy Correction Fluid Head Correction.
Jon S. Wilson, Stuart Ball, Creed Huddleston, 2008
9
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management
The line should be drawn so that whatever was written can be read. Under no circumstances should the original entry be obliterated or covered with correction fluid. Where appropriate, the reason for the correction should be noted, for example ...
Dana McWay, 2009
10
Forensic Document Examination: Fundamentals and Current Trends
A portion of the writing on the document was covered with correction fluid. I was asked to decipher the writing beneath the correction fluid.The questioned document was examined with a stereo microscope, a video spectral comparator, and a ...
Jane Lewis, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CORRECTION FLUID»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term correction fluid is used in the context of the following news items.
1
SavingsAngel: Time to think about back to school bargains
... paper, including loose leaf, printer, and construction, pencil boxes and zippered pouches, rulers, compasses, protractors, and correction fluid. «MLive.com, Jul 15»
2
Bouncin' Around: Fun with typewriters
About this time someone invented “Sno-Pake”—the first correction fluid, and it made life so much easier. About the time I was due to receive an ... «Pampa News, Jul 15»
3
Water well testing planned around Cheyenne-area missile site
... links TCE — long used as a degreaser and in products ranging from plastic cement to typewriter-correction fluid — to certain kinds of cancer. «Chron.com, Jun 15»
4
Dogs in the workplace help people to destress
... and secure toxic items such as correction fluid and permanent markers. If your office has received any pest control/extermination services, ... «Fredericksburg.com, Jun 15»
5
Cowboy candidate plans to run as an independent for Akron mayor …
He noted in a blog post on his website, for example, that he didn't realize a petition would be thrown out if Wite-Out correction fluid is used ... «Akron Beacon Journal, Jun 15»
6
The Obtuse Triangle
She edited as she typed, which led to arguments — and a pervasive smell of correction fluid. To Brian Winter, his father's diagrams “looked like ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
7
Wuff life: Furry friends tag along with owners to office
... for a list of toxic plants), hide electrical cords and wires, and secure toxic items such as correction fluid and permanent markers. Is Fido fit for ... «Detroit Free Press, Jun 15»
8
Jail for adviser who swindled elderly
Lewis is said to have forged invoices and in some cases altered invoices by using correction fluid or increasing the amount owing. She spent ... «NZCity, Jun 15»
9
Flashback Article: Blue Like Me
It's a type of rubber cement that goes on like typewriter correction fluid, but turns clear as it dries. It securely binds skin to a latex skullcap fitted over hair and head ... «Boston.com, Jun 15»
10
Atty Botched Patent By Filing In Japanese, DC Circ. Told
Ltd. and an inventor have told the D.C. Circuit that the attorneys they claim botched a patent filing for a correction fluid dispenser by filing it in ... «Law360, Jun 15»

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