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hydrokinetics

[ hahy-droh-ki-net-iks, -kahy- ]
/ ˌhaɪ droʊ kɪˈnɛt ɪks, -kaɪ- /
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noun (used with a singular verb)
the branch of hydrodynamics that deals with the laws governing liquids or gases in motion.
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Origin of hydrokinetics

First recorded in 1870–75; see origin at hydrokinetic, -ics

Words nearby hydrokinetics

hydrograph, hydrographic, hydrography, hydroid, hydrokinetic, hydrokinetics, HYDROLANT, hydrolase, hydrologic cycle, hydrology, hydrolysate
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British Dictionary definitions for hydrokinetics

hydrokinetics
/ (ˌhaɪdrəʊkɪˈnɛtɪks, -kaɪ-) /
noun
(functioning as singular) the branch of science concerned with the mechanical behaviour and properties of fluids in motion, esp of liquidsAlso called: hydrodynamics
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