hydrodynamic
Americanadjective
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of or concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids
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of or concerned with hydrodynamics
Other Word Forms
- hydrodynamically adverb
Etymology
Origin of hydrodynamic
Example Sentences
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The work draws on hydrodynamic models of Jupiter's growth combined with simulations that track how dust and young planets evolve.
From Science Daily
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
“But at the same time, whales and sharks swim in such different ways that it is naturally going to affect the hydrodynamics around them.”
From Salon
"This synchronisation occurs because of hydrodynamic interactions induced by the movement of bacteria in the coupled system," explains Alijani.
From Science Daily
In either case, the hydrodynamic body shape lets them both swim rapidly over long distances.
From Salon
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