starting fluid

noun

A volatile, flammable liquid which is used to aid the starting of internal combustion engines, especially during cold weather.

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Meanings

nounstarting fluid (countable and uncountable, plural starting fluids)

plural starting fluids

  1. countableuncountableengineeringA volatile, flammable liquid which is used to aid the starting of internal combustion engines, especially during cold weather.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “starting fluid,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/starting%20fluid.

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