hydrostatics

American  

[hahy-druh-stat-iks] / ˌhaɪ drəˈstæt ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of hydrodynamics that deals with the statics of fluids, usually confined to the equilibrium and pressure of liquids.

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hydrostatics British  

/ ˌhaɪdrəʊˈstætɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties and behaviour of fluids that are not in motion See also hydrodynamics

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hydrostatics Scientific  

/ hī′drə-stăt′ĭks /

1. The scientific study of fluids, especially noncompressible liquids, in equilibrium with their surroundings and hence at rest. Hydrostatics has many applications in biology and engineering, as in the design of dams.

2. Compare hydrodynamics

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Etymology

Origin of hydrostatics

First recorded in 1650–60; see origin at hydrostatic, -ics

Example Sentences

But does not hydrostatics dictate that the pressure of the water in this zone depends only on its depth?

From Scientific American • Nov. 8, 2015

He was an authority on hydrostatics and electricity, but nothing human was alien to his interests.

From Time Magazine Archive

Astronomy, physics, especially hydrostatics and mechanics, were all wonderfully developed.

From Education: How Old The New by Walsh, James J.

If each were a Samson, the laws of hydrostatics would set at naught their strength.

From Timar's Two Worlds by Jókai, Mór

He was occupied now with problems in hydrostatics, and on other matters unconnected with astronomy: a large piece of work which I must pass over.

From Pioneers of Science by Lodge, Oliver, Sir