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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
buoy·an·cy       (boi'ən-sē, bōō'yən-)  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
    1. The tendency or capacity to remain afloat in a liquid or rise in air or gas.
    2. The upward force that a fluid exerts on an object less dense than itself.
  2. Ability to recover quickly from setbacks; resilience.
  3. Lightness of spirit; cheerfulness.

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buoyancy       (boi'ən-sē)  Pronunciation Key 
The upward force that a fluid exerts on an object that is less dense than itself. Buoyancy allows a boat to float on water and provides lift for balloons.

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