hydrostatic
IPA: haɪdroʊstˈætɪk
adjective
- (physics) Of or relating to hydrostatics.
- Of or relating to fluids, especially to the pressure that they exert or transmit.
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Examples of "hydrostatic" in Sentences
- The hydrostatic pressure of the water in the swimming pool pushed the float to the surface
- The hydrostatic balance of an object in water determines whether it will sink or float
- Engineers use hydrostatic testing to check for leaks in pipelines and tanks
- The hydrostatic force exerted by the water on the dam was too great for it to withstand
- The hydrostatic pressure in deep-sea trenches can reach incredibly high levels
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