hydrokinetic

adjective

hy·​dro·​ki·​net·​ic ˌhī-drō-kə-ˈne-tik 

-(ˌ)kī-

: of or relating to the motions of fluids or the forces which produce or affect such motions compare hydrostatic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

One concept, a form of hydrokinetic power, looks to the tremendous strength of ocean swell, deploying technology at the surface of actual waves. —Jennifer Ball, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2022

Another type of hydrokinetic energy uses the movement of ocean currents to generate power. —Jennifer Ball, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2022

Both will return alongside Heard's hydrokinetic Mera in Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom, which is currently in production. —Nick Romano, EW.com, 30 July 2021

Her version of paradise could be enhanced if the hydrokinetic generator cuts the community‘s diesel bill — $145,000 last year — in half as advertised. —Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2019

From wind turbine efficiencies to biofuels and even marine and hydrokinetic research, NREL has been on the cutting edge, helping private industry break new ground. —The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

hydrokinetic

adjective

hy·​dro·​ki·​net·​ic

ˌhī-drō-kə-ˈnet-ik, British also -(ˌ)kī-

: of or relating to the motions of fluids or the forces which produce or affect such motions compare hydrostatic