hydrostatic
[hahy-druh-stat-ik]
- of or relating to hydrostatics.
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Also hy·dro·stat·i·cal.
Origin of hydrostatic
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The method of “hydrostatic weighing” is one of the most important.
The inquirer seems not to have been satisfied with the statement of this hydrostatic law.
The Panama CanalJ. Saxon Mills
Galileo was the author of the hydrostatic paradox and other sketches.
CordwoodEdgar Wilson (Bill) Nye
For this purpose there is first of all a "hydrostatic valve."
Marvels of Scientific InventionThomas W. Corbin
This HT-340 experimental gasoline turbine tractor operates with a hydrostatic transmission.
hydrostatic
hydrostatical
- of or concerned with fluids that are not in motionhydrostatic pressure
- of or concerned with hydrostatics
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hydrostatic
(hī′drə-stăt′ĭk)- Of or relating to fluids at rest or under pressure.
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