hydrostatics

[ hahy-druh-stat-iks ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

the branch of hydrodynamics that deals with the statics of fluids, usually confined to the equilibrium and pressure of liquids.

hydrostatics

/ ˌhaɪdrəʊˈstætɪks /

See hydrodynamics
functioning as singular the branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties and behaviour of fluids that are not in motion See also hydrodynamics

hydrostatics

/ hī′drə-stăt′ĭks /

The scientific study of fluids, especially noncompressible liquids, in equilibrium with their surroundings and hence at rest. Hydrostatics has many applications in biology and engineering, as in the design of dams.
Compare hydrodynamics

First recorded in 1650–60; hydrostatic, -ics

Astronomy, physics, especially hydrostatics and mechanics, were all wonderfully developed.

The boat then seemed to go crazy—taking angles by the bow or stern apparently in defiance of all laws of hydrostatics.

How he laid the foundation of Hydrostatics is familiar to everyone, through the story of Hiero's crown.

Dynamics and hydrostatics may now, for the first time, claim a place among the sciences.

We see, therefore, that the caddis worm has not to trouble about hydrostatics when building its scabbard.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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