Capfuls

/ˈkæpfʊlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of capful, the amount of liquid that can fit in a bottle's cap, often used as a measure for medicine or cleaning products.

Etymology

Formed from 'cap' plus 'full,' creating a compound noun meaning 'as full as a cap can be.'

Kelly Says

Many medicine bottles use capfuls as the standard dose because it's practical—you measure and dispense medicine with the same motion, and the cap holds just the right amount!

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