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hydrodynamic

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

adjective

  1. pertaining to forces in or motions of liquids.

  2. of or relating to hydrodynamics.


hydrodynamic British  
/ -dɪ-, ˌhaɪdrəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk /

adjective

  1. of or concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids

  2. of or concerned with hydrodynamics

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of hydrodynamic

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

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Their longer-term goal is to combine plasma treatment with hydrodynamic cavitation, bringing the strengths of both technologies into a single system.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

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

“In contrast, the great white shark, with a stocky body that becomes even stockier as it grows, can be 'large' but cannot pass 23 feet to be 'gigantic' because of hydrodynamic constraints.”

From Salon Mar. 10, 2025

"This synchronisation occurs because of hydrodynamic interactions induced by the movement of bacteria in the coupled system," explains Alijani.

From Science Daily Dec. 3, 2024

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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