HYDROSTATICS

hydrostatics

(noun) study of the mechanical properties of fluids that are not in motion

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hydrostatics (uncountable)

(physics) The scientific study of fluids at rest, especially when under pressure.

Source: Wiktionary


Hy`dro*stat"ics, n. Etym: [Cf. F. hydrostatique.] (Physics)

Definition: The branch of science which relates to the pressure and equilibrium of nonelastic fluids, as water, mercury, etc.; the principles of statics applied to water and other liquids.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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