hydrostatically

hy·dro·stat·ic

[hahy-druh-stat-ik]
adjective
of or pertaining to hydrostatics.
Also, hy·dro·stat·i·cal.


Origin:
1665–75; hydro-1 + static

hy·dro·stat·i·cal·ly, adverb
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hydrostatic or hydrostatical (ˌhaɪdrəʊˈstætɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of or concerned with fluids that are not in motion: hydrostatic pressure
2.  of or concerned with hydrostatics
 
hydrostatical or hydrostatical
 
adj
 
hydrostatically or hydrostatical
 
adv

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hydrostatic or hydrostatical (ˌhaɪdrəʊˈstætɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of or concerned with fluids that are not in motion: hydrostatic pressure
2.  of or concerned with hydrostatics
 
hydrostatical or hydrostatical
 
adj
 
hydrostatically or hydrostatical
 
adv

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hydrostatic hy·dro·stat·ic (hī'drə-stāt'ĭk) or hy·dro·stat·i·cal (-ĭ-kəl)
adj.
Of or relating to fluids at rest or under pressure.

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