hydrostatic
pronunciation
How to pronounce hydrostatic in British English:
UK [ˌhaɪdrə'stætɪk]
How to pronounce hydrostatic in American English:
US [ˌhaɪdrə'stætɪk]
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- Adjective:
- relating to fluids at rest or to the pressures they exert or transmit
Word Origin
- hydrostatic (adj.)
- 1670s, from Greek hydro- "water" (see water (n.1)) + statikos "making to stand" (see static).
Example
- 1. Effect of mild hydrostatic pressure on red blood cell aggregability .
- 2. Hydrodynamic level and hydrostatic level of deep well .
- 3. Hydrostatic transmission and its application in underground trackless vehicles .
- 4. Mesoscale nonhydrostatic and hydrostatic pressure gradient forces theory .
- 5. In respect of the inspection for conformity and hydrostatic tests in accordance with above , inspection certificates in accordance with the asme boiler and pressure vessel code shall be submitted to the employer .