"starting fluid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: starting fluids [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} starting fluid (countable and uncountable, plural starting fluids)
  1. (engineering) A volatile, flammable liquid which is used to aid the starting of internal combustion engines, especially during cold weather. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Engineering
    Sense id: en-starting_fluid-en-noun-LfC1vS~Z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Inflected forms

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