hydrodynamics

English

Alternative forms

  • hydro-dynamics

Etymology

From hydro- +‎ dynamics.

Noun

hydrodynamics (uncountable)

  1. (physics) The scientific study of liquids in motion.
    Hypernyms: fluid dynamics < dynamics
    Coordinate term: aerodynamics
    He specializes in hydrodynamics.
  2. The phenomena thus studied.
    Hypernyms: fluid dynamics < dynamics
    Coordinate term: aerodynamics
    The hydrodynamics of a hovercraft are fascinating.
    This type of valve doesn't have the right hydrodynamics to achieve what they're trying to achieve.

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