hydrostatic

[hahy-druh-stat-ik]

adjective

of or relating to hydrostatics.

Also hy·dro·stat·i·cal.

Origin of hydrostatic

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

Related formshy·dro·stat·i·cal·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for hydrostatic

Historical Examples of hydrostatic

The method of “hydrostatic weighing” is one of the most important.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2
Various
The inquirer seems not to have been satisfied with the statement of this hydrostatic law.
The Panama Canal
J. Saxon Mills
Galileo was the author of the hydrostatic paradox and other sketches.
Cordwood
Edgar Wilson (Bill) Nye
For this purpose there is first of all a "hydrostatic valve."
Marvels of Scientific Invention
Thomas W. Corbin
This HT-340 experimental gasoline turbine tractor operates with a hydrostatic transmission.
Agricultural Implements and Machines in the Collection of the National Museum of History and Technology
John T. Schlebecker

British Dictionary definitions for hydrostatic

hydrostatic

hydrostatical

adjective

of or concerned with fluids that are not in motionhydrostatic pressure

of or concerned with hydrostatics

Derived Formshydrostatically, adverb

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Word Origin and History for hydrostatic

adj.

1670s, from Greek hydro- "water" (see water (n.1)) + statikos "making to stand" (see static).

hydrostatic in Medicine

hydrostatic

[hī′drə-stăt′ĭk]

adj.

Of or relating to fluids at rest or under pressure.