👉 A controlling fluid, also known as a carrier fluid, is a substance that transports other substances within a solution or mixture, acting as the medium in which the solute (the substance being dissolved) moves. In biological systems, this fluid is often water, but it can also be organic solvents like ethanol or organic acids. In industrial and chemical processes, controlling fluids facilitate the movement of reactants, products, or catalysts, ensuring efficient and controlled chemical reactions. Essentially, the controlling fluid enables the dynamic interaction and transformation of substances within a system by providing a pathway for their movement.