TechnologyAugust 28, 2026

fluidic

floo-ID-ik

Definition

Relating to or operated by the movement or pressure of a fluid, such as a liquid or gas, in an engineered system.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'fluidus,' meaning 'flowing,' which combines with the suffix '-ic' to characterize something related to the mechanics or properties of fluids.

In the news

In this article, the term describes a method of assembling micro-LEDs by using fluid forces to move, position, and repair chips on a display platform.

Kookmin University researchers develop integrated micro-LED assembly technology

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The Korea Times

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