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Fluid is basically defined as a substance that can flow. This includes liquids and gases both. A liquid on the other hand can flow and take the shape of a container.Unlike a gas, a liquid does not disperse to fill every space of a container, and maintains a fairly constant density.The surface tension of the liquid causes wetting.

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