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hydrokinetics

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hy·dro·ki·net·ics  (hdr-k-ntks, -k-)
n. (used with a sing. verb)
The branch of physics that deals with fluids in motion.

hydrokinetics [ˌhaɪdrəʊkɪˈnɛtɪks -kaɪ-]
n
(Physics / General Physics) (functioning as singular) the branch of science concerned with the mechanical behaviour and properties of fluids in motion, esp of liquids Also called hydrodynamics

hydrokinetics
the branch of hydrodynamics dealing with the laws of gases or liquids in motion. — hydrokinetic, adj.
See also: Physics
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Noun1.hydrokineticshydrokinetics - study of fluids in motion            
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)


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