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hydrodynamic

American

[hahy-droh-dahy-nam-ik, -di-] / ˌhaɪ droʊ daɪˈnæm ɪk, -dɪ- /

adjective

pertaining to forces in or motions of liquids.
of or relating to hydrodynamics.

hydrodynamic British

/ ˌhaɪdrəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk, -dɪ- /

adjective

of or concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids
of or concerned with hydrodynamics

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Other Word Forms

hydrodynamically

adverb

Etymology

Origin of hydrodynamic

First recorded in 1770–80; hydro- ¹ + dynamic

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The researchers now plan to include more realistic hydrodynamic evolution in their calculations.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026

The work draws on hydrodynamic models of Jupiter's growth combined with simulations that track how dust and young planets evolve.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2025

In a statement Tuesday, harbor officials said the incident illuminated “a new vulnerability in floating dock design: a previously underrecognized hydrodynamic failure mechanism.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2025

Baby dolphins can't swim as fast as their mothers, so in this position, they are given "hydrodynamic benefits," which allows them to keep up with the pod.

From Salon ● Mar. 9, 2023

Every other mammal that went to sea—seals, sea cows, dolphins—had to evolve for aeons to develop specialised organs and a hydrodynamic body.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

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