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hydrostatics

/ˌhaɪdroʊˈstætɪks/ /ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/

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

Examples :

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

Related Words

Illustration heavily

heavily adverb

/ˈhɛvɪli/

In a heavy manner.

"He clomped heavily up the stairs in his boots."

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 relies

relies verb

/rɪˈlaɪz/

(with on or upon, formerly also with in) to trust; to have confidence in; to depend.

"The student relies on her notes to help her answer questions during the exam. "

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 immense

immense noun

/ɪˈmɛns/

Immense extent or expanse; immensity

"The immense of the Sahara Desert is hard to imagine. "

Illustration scientific

scientific adjective

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

Of, or having to do with science.

"The scientific method is important in my school science class. "

Illustration under

under adjective

/ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌndɚ/

Being lower; being beneath something.

"The under-the-counter storage bin kept the extra supplies hidden. "

Illustration design

design noun

/dɪˈzaɪn/

A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.

"The design for the new school library specifies the exact size of the reading room and the number of computers needed. "

Illustration ensure

ensure verb

/ɪnˈʃɔː/ /ɪnˈʃɝ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My teacher ensured me that I would pass the test if I studied hard. "

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 study

study verb

/ˈstʌdi/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration water

water noun

/ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ [woːʔɐ] [ˈwaːʈər] /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/

A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.

"By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen."