hydrodynamic

[ hahy-droh-dahy-nam-ik, -di- ]

adjective

1. pertaining to forces in or motions of liquids.
2. of or relating to hydrodynamics.

hydrodynamic

/ -dɪ-; ˌhaɪdrəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk /

adjective

1. of or concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids
2. of or concerned with hydrodynamics

Derived Forms

• ˌhydrodyˈnamically, adverb

Other Words From

• hydro·dy·nami·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrodynamic¹

First recorded in 1770–80; hydro- ¹ + dynamic

Example Sentences

In either case, the hydrodynamic body shape lets them both swim rapidly over long distances.

From Salon

"We found cases where significant reductions in noise are accompanied by noticeable increases in per capita thrust, due to the hydrodynamic interactions between the swimmers."

From Science Daily

Due to an interplay between hydrodynamics and ring topology, the BR molecules tumble around the gradient direction, which is perpendicular to the vorticity and flow axes.

From Science Daily

As one of the first studies to investigate the hydrodynamics of 2D nanosheet materials, the research helps fill a gap in the field and could be instrumental to overcoming 2D material fabrication challenges.

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They also simulated the same hurricanes' storm surges, using hydrodynamic models to translate hurricanes' maximum wind speed and sea level pressure into surge height in coastal areas.

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