hydrodynamics

hy·dro·dy·nam·ics  (hdr-d-nmks)

n.

1. (used with a sing. verb) The branch of science that deals with the dynamics of fluids, especially incompressible fluids, in motion.

2. (used with a pl. verb) The dynamics of fluids in motion.

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hydro·dy·nami·cist (--sst) n.

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hydrodynamics

Noun

the branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids

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hydrodynamics  (hdr-d-nmks)

The scientific study of the motion of fluids, especially noncompressible liquids, under the influence of internal and external forces. Hydrodynamics is a branch of fluid mechanics and has many applications in engineering. Compare aerodynamicshydrostatics

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hydrodynamics

the study of forces that act on or are produced by liquids. Also called hydromechanics. — hydrodynamic, hydrodynamical, adj.

See also: Physics

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Noun

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hydrodynamics - study of fluids in motion hydrokinetics fluid mechanics, hydraulics - study of the mechanics of fluids magnetohydrodynamics - the study of the interaction of magnetic fields and electrically conducting fluids (as plasma or molten metal)