hydrostatic

adjective

hy·​dro·​stat·​ic ˌhī-drə-ˈsta-tik How to pronounce hydrostatic (audio)
: of or relating to fluids at rest or to the pressures they exert or transmit compare hydrokinetic
hydrostatically adverb

Examples of hydrostatic in a Sentence

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Thankfully, the Sun is easily able to compensate for this, and that compensation comes about through a bit of physics known as hydrostatic equilibrium. Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 16 Apr. 2024 To ensure discharges are in line with the Clean Water Act and various federal requirements, other states have specific general permits for processes like hydrostatic pipeline testing, or underground storage tank dewatering. Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 23 Jan. 2024 Ariens Professional Hydro 36 Best Commercial SEE IT Clearing a massive 36-inch swath through the deepest snow, the Ariens Professional has a hydrostatic transmission that is much simpler and longer lasting than most snow blower transmissions. Ben Romans, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024 Earth’s tilt has not affected its ability to maintain a spherical shape, because hydrostatic equilibrium is a phenomenon of each planet’s individual rotation regardless of its pitch. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 23 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for hydrostatic 

Word History

Etymology

probably from New Latin hydrostaticus, from hydr- + staticus static

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hydrostatic was in 1666

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“Hydrostatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrostatic. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

hydrostatic

adjective
hy·​dro·​stat·​ic -ˈstat-ik How to pronounce hydrostatic (audio)
: of or relating to fluids at rest or to the pressures they exert or transmit compare hydrokinetic
hydrostatically adverb
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