Definitions

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  • adjective That is able to flow.

Etymologies

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flow +‎ -able

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Examples

  • "We use what they call a flowable fill," said Public Works Spokeswoman Sara Hartley.

    KHOU - Latest News 2010

  • Sometimes we use "flowable" composite which is kind of in between in it's characteristics.

    Dental Sealants Dr. Dean Brandon 2009

  • Sometimes we use "flowable" composite which is kind of in between in it's characteristics.

    Dental Sealants Dr. Dean Brandon 2006

  • The researchers removed the die from the extruder in order to avoid increases in pressure and to produce a "flowable" powder.

    FoodNavigator RSS 2008

  • The issue that starts to change this is re-flowable text and devices such as the mobile that have small screens in which to display fixed pages.

    Archive 2008-12-01 Martyn Daniels 2008

  • The issue that starts to change this is re-flowable text and devices such as the mobile that have small screens in which to display fixed pages.

    Review of our 2008 Predictions - 7. Standards Martyn Daniels 2008

  • Generally I aim for Feedbooks quality—that is, tables of contents, flowable text, emdashes/endashes and nice scene breaks, etc.

    From the eBookery: Update to My Man Jeeves, Psmith beta versions, Single Quotes | Spontaneous ∂erivation 2008

  • In either system, the dry droppings are collected, transferred to the biogas plant and diluted to make them flowable.

    3. The agricultural setting 1989

  • Preheating the aggregates to about 180° C and addition of silica flour produces a more homogeneous flowable mixture and more uniform products.

    Chapter 4 1988

  • Each design is suitable for continuous operation, but the feed material must be flowable and uniform.

    3. Biogas plants 1988

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