hydrokinetics

[ hahy-droh-ki-net-iks, -kahy- ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of hydrodynamics that deals with the laws governing liquids or gases in motion.

hydrokinetics

/ -kaɪ-; ˌhaɪdrəʊkɪˈnɛtɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the branch of science concerned with the mechanical behaviour and properties of fluids in motion, esp of liquids Also calledhydrodynamics

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrokinetics¹

First recorded in 1870–75; hydrokinetic, -ics