hydrodynamics

noun, plural in form but singular in construction

hy·dro·dy·nam·ics | \ ˌhī-drō-dī-ˈna-miks

Definition of hydrodynamics

: a branch of physics that deals with the motion of fluids and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids and in motion relative to them — compare hydrostatics

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Recent Examples on the Web The researchers used San Francisco Bay, where hydrodynamics differ from an open coastline, as their primary example. — Xander Peters, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2021 Due to the complex hydrodynamics and depending on the time of day, the water level varies – every inch determining whether a port remains operational. — Marianna Kantor, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2021 And Nick the seal is still an active contributor to fields like acoustics, hydrodynamics and optics, although Malte died a few years ago. — New York Times, 29 July 2021 Hideki Takagi, a professor at the University of Tsukuba in Japan focused on the hydrodynamics and biomechanics of swimming, underlined the importance of this trait. — Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2021 The Fish and Wildlife Service classifies wetlands by landscape position, vegetation and hydrology, while the Corps classifies wetlands by their setting, dominant water source, and hydrodynamics. — London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 June 2021

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hydrodynamics

noun, plural in form but singular in construction

hy·dro·dy·nam·ics | \ -iks

Medical Definition of hydrodynamics

: a branch of physics that deals with the motion of fluids and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids and in motion relative to them — compare hydrostatics