Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hydrostatic
Adjective
/ˌhaɪ.drəˈstæ.tɪk/
Definition
Relating to the pressure of fluids at rest.
Examples
- The hydrostatic pressure increases with the depth of the fluid.
- Hydrostatic equilibrium is a crucial concept in physics and engineering.
- Many principles of hydrostatic forces are applied in designing underwater structures.
Meaning
Hydrostatic refers to the study of fluids that are not moving and the forces that they exert on objects submerged in them.
Synonyms
- Fluid static
- Hydraulic (in certain contexts)
- Static fluid
