fluid mechanics

noun

plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a branch of mechanics dealing with the properties of liquids and gases

Examples of fluid mechanics in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His research interests include mathematical modelling, numerical methods, machine-learning, fluid mechanics in geological problems, statistical analysis of finite strain in rock mechanics, software development, and object-orientated technologies. Condé Nast, WIRED, 3 July 2024 The reason why certain animals urinate in jets while others urinate in droplets can be explained by two concepts from fluid mechanics: Weber and Bond numbers. Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024 That curiosity inspired him to team up with fellow physicist Trevor Lipscombe of Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, to examine the underlying fluid mechanics and come up with a simple analytical model. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 Jan. 2024 Depending on the drink, the fluid mechanics are quite different. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for fluid mechanics 

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Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fluid mechanics was in 1937

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“Fluid mechanics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluid%20mechanics. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

fluid mechanics

noun
: a branch of science that deals with the special properties of liquids and gases

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