fluid parcel (Q3271065)

very small amount of fluid, identifiable throughout its dynamic history while moving with the fluid flow. As it moves, the mass of a fluid parcel remains constant, while—in a compressible flow—its volume may change

fluid particle
material element of fluid
fluid element
element of fluid

Language	Label	Description	Also known as
English	fluid parcel	very small amount of fluid, identifiable throughout its dynamic history while moving with the fluid flow. As it moves, the mass of a fluid parcel remains constant, while—in a compressible flow—its volume may change	fluid particle material element of fluid fluid element element of fluid