hydrokinetic

American

[hahy-droh-ki-net-ik, -kahy-] / ˌhaɪ droʊ kɪˈnɛt ɪk, -kaɪ- /

Also hydrokinetical

adjective

pertaining to the motion of liquids.
of or relating to hydrokinetics.

hydrokinetic British

/ -kaɪ-, ˌhaɪdrəʊkɪˈnɛtɪk /

adjective

of or concerned with fluids that are in motion
of or concerned with hydrokinetics

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Etymology

Origin of hydrokinetic

First recorded in 1870–75; hydro- ¹ + kinetic

Example Sentences

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Igiugig’s leaders had to push hard to fund their current hydrokinetic generator.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2019

Department of Energy says the marine and hydrokinetic industry is still in early development but could produce enough power to meet nearly half the nation’s electricity usage.

From National Geographic • Dec. 29, 2015

According to Sauer, this maximizes "lift" and minimizes "drag," which is what makes the TideGen vastly more efficient than other hydrokinetic technology.

From Inc • Aug. 22, 2012

To every proposition in electrostatics there is thus a corresponding one in the hydrokinetic theory of incompressible liquids.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

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