hydrodynamic

[hahy-droh-dahy-nam-ik, -di-]

adjective

1. pertaining to forces in or motions of liquids.

2. of or relating to hydrodynamics.

hydrodynamic

/ -dɪ-, ˌhaɪdrəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk /

adjective

1. of or concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids

2. of or concerned with hydrodynamics

Other Word Forms

• hydrodynamically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrodynamic¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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“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.”

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

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In either case, the hydrodynamic body shape lets them both swim rapidly over long distances.

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"We found cases where significant reductions in noise are accompanied by noticeable increases in per capita thrust, due to the hydrodynamic interactions between the swimmers."

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