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hydrostatic

/ˌhaɪdɹəʊˈstætɪk/

Meanings
adjective
Of or relating to hydrostatics.

Examples :

"The submarine's hydrostatic pressure system allows it to control its depth underwater. "
physics science

Related Words

Illustration descend

descend verb

/dɪˈsɛnd/

To pass from a higher to a lower place; to move downwards; to come or go down in any way, for example by falling, flowing, walking, climbing etc.

"The rain descended, and the floods came."

Illustration fluids

fluids noun

/ˈfluːɪdz/

Any substance which can flow with relative ease, tends to assume the shape of its container, and obeys Bernoulli's principle; a liquid, gas or plasma.

"The doctor advised the patient to drink plenty of fluids to help with the fever. "

Illustration transmit

transmit verb

/tɹænsˈmɪt/

To send or convey something from one person, place or thing to another.

"The teacher transmitted the important information to the students. "

Illustration underwater

underwater noun

/ˈʌndərˌwɔtər/ /ˈʌndərˌwɑtər/

Underlying water or body of water, for example in an aquifer or the deep ocean

"The aquifer's underwater supply of fresh water is crucial for the town's water system. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration submarine

submarine noun

/sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/

A boat that can go underwater.

"The submarine traveled deep beneath the waves. "

Illustration control

control noun

/kənˈtɹəʊl/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/

Influence or authority over something.

"The government has complete control over the situation."

Illustration system

system noun

/ˈsɪstəm/

A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members.

"There are eight planets in the solar system."

Illustration pressure

pressure noun

[ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ]

A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."

Illustration relating

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

Illustration hydrostatics

hydrostatics noun

/ˌhaɪdroʊˈstætɪks/ /ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/

The scientific study of fluids at rest, especially when under pressure.

"The design of dams relies heavily on hydrostatics to ensure the immense water pressure doesn't cause them to break. "

Illustration allows

allows verb

/əˈlaʊz/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"