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hydrostatics

noun
/ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/

Meaning

The branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids at rest.

Example Sentences

Hydrostatics is essential in understanding how dams and reservoirs function.

Synonyms

fluid mechanics, hydrodynamics, hydraulics, fluid physics

Antonyms

aerodynamics, gas dynamics

Collocations

hydrostatics principles, study of hydrostatics, hydrostatics equations, hydrostatics pressure

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