fluid mechanics

American  

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. an applied science dealing with the basic principles of gaseous and liquid matter.

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fluid mechanics British  

noun

1. Also called: hydraulics.  (functioning as singular) the study of the mechanical and flow properties of fluids, esp as they apply to practical engineering See also hydrodynamics hydrostatics hydrokinetics

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fluid mechanics Scientific  

1. The scientific study of the mechanical properties of fluids, especially their behavior when subject to internal and external forces.

2. Compare aerodynamics hydrodynamics

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Etymology

Origin of fluid mechanics

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Parziale recently received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers in recognition of his research into fluid mechanics at extreme speeds.

From Science Daily

Throughout his throwing program, Kershaw wowed coaches with his fluid mechanics, releasing pitches “free and easy,” as pitching coach Mark Prior described it, without any hitches or post-surgical delivery flaws.

From Los Angeles Times

His work helped launch the field of fluid mechanics, but, as experiments often do, it raised more questions.

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"They're running a marathon every day using novel fluid mechanics. These organisms can be platforms for inspiration on how to build robots that efficiently traverse the deep sea."

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