hydrodynamic

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

adjective

pertaining to forces in or motions of liquids.

of or relating to hydrodynamics.

Origin of hydrodynamic

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

Related formshy·dro·dy·nam·i·cal·ly, adverb

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Contemporary Examples of hydrodynamic

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British Dictionary definitions for hydrodynamic

hydrodynamic

hydrodynamical

adjective

of or concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids

of or concerned with hydrodynamics

Derived Formshydrodynamically, adverb

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Word Origin and History for hydrodynamic

adj.

1828, from hydro- + dynamic (adj.). Related: Hydrodynamics (1779).