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hydrokinetics

[ hahy-droh-ki-net-iks, -kahy- ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)
  1. the branch of hydrodynamics that deals with the laws governing liquids or gases in motion.


hydrokinetics

/ -kaɪ-; ˌhaɪdrəʊkɪˈnɛtɪks /

noun

  1. functioning as singular the branch of science concerned with the mechanical behaviour and properties of fluids in motion, esp of liquids Also calledhydrodynamics
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrokinetics1

First recorded in 1870–75; hydrokinetic, -ics

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