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hydrostatic
[hahy-druh-stat-ik]
hydrostatic
/ ˌɪəʊˈæɪ /
adjective
of or concerned with fluids that are not in motion
hydrostatic pressure
of or concerned with hydrostatics
Other 51Թ Forms
- hydrostatically adverb
- ˌˈٲپ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hydrostatic1
Example Sentences
“The concept of putting it down at the bottom of the sea floor, deep enough where that hydrostatic pressure can drive the reverse-osmosis process — there’s certainly merit to that,” Donovan said.
If the Titan were stuck on the ocean floor, a rescue effort would face even greater challenges due to extreme hydrostatic pressure and total darkness on the sea floor more than 2 miles deep.
“The real advancements are in these vehicles and instruments that can withstand the hydrostatic pressure—it’s the destructiveness of the pressure in the ocean that is a major impediment.”
Those really flushed well because the water had more hydrostatic head.
Because of a combination of reduced muscle blood flow and increased hydrostatic pressure, sitting in a cold tub may help muscle soreness, fatigue and reduce signs of inflammation.
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