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hydrodynamic

[hahy-droh-dahy-nam-ik, -di-]

hy·dro·dy·nam·ic

[hahy-droh-dahy-nam-ik, -di-]
adjective
1.
pertaining to forces in or motions of liquids.
2.
of or pertaining to hydrodynamics.

Origin:
1770–80; hydro-1 + dynamic

hy·dro·dy·nam·i·cal·ly, adverb
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hydrodynamic or hydrodynamical (ˌhaɪdrəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk, -dɪ-)
 
adj
1.  of or concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids
2.  of or concerned with hydrodynamics
 
hydrodynamical or hydrodynamical
 
adj
 
hydrody'namically or hydrodynamical
 
adv

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