Definition: A fluid ounce per minute (fl-oz/min) is a unit of volumetric flow rate that measures the volume of a fluid passing through a surface per unit of time. It represents the amount of fluid volume, measured in fluid ounces, that flows every minute.

History/origin: The fluid ounce is a unit of volume in the imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. Its historical origins can be traced back to systems of apothecary measures and later standardization for commercial purposes. The 'per minute' component indicates a rate of change over time.

Current use: Fluid ounces per minute is a common unit used in various industrial and culinary applications, such as measuring dispensing rates in machinery, regulating beverage dispensing, and in laboratory experiments.