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Definition of: apothecaries' measure
A system of liquid measure used in pharmacy. Units and values as used in the United States are as follows:
| 60 minims | = | 1 fluid dram |
| 8 fluid drams | = | 1 fluid ounce |
| 4 fluid ounces | = | 1 gill |
| 4 gills | #x003D; | 1 pint |
| 2 pints | = | 1 quart |
| 4 quarts | = | 1 gallon |
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