hydrostatic

American  

[hahy-druh-stat-ik] / ˌhaɪ drəˈstæt ɪk /

Also hydrostatical

adjective

1. of or relating to hydrostatics.

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hydrostatic British  

/ ˌhaɪdrəʊˈstætɪk /

adjective

1. of or concerned with fluids that are not in motion

   hydrostatic pressure

2. of or concerned with hydrostatics

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Other Word Forms

• hydrostatically adverb

Etymology

Origin of hydrostatic

First recorded in 1665–75; hydro- ¹ + static

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Example Sentences

“The concept of putting it down at the bottom of the sea floor, deep enough where that hydrostatic pressure can drive the reverse-osmosis process — there’s certainly merit to that,” Donovan said.

From Los Angeles Times

If the Titan were stuck on the ocean floor, a rescue effort would face even greater challenges due to extreme hydrostatic pressure and total darkness on the sea floor more than 2 miles deep.

From Reuters

“The real advancements are in these vehicles and instruments that can withstand the hydrostatic pressure—it’s the destructiveness of the pressure in the ocean that is a major impediment.”

From Scientific American

Those really flushed well because the water had more hydrostatic head.

From Seattle Times

Because of a combination of reduced muscle blood flow and increased hydrostatic pressure, sitting in a cold tub may help muscle soreness, fatigue and reduce signs of inflammation.

From Washington Post