Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mass-displacement

noun

/mæs dɪsˈpleɪs.mənt/

Definition

The act of moving a large volume of matter from one place to another, often used in scientific and engineering contexts to describe the effects of an object’s movement through a fluid or its impact on its environment.

Examples

The mass-displacement of a submerged object is crucial for understanding buoyancy.
During the experiment, we measured the mass-displacement caused by the moving boat.
The engineer calculated the mass-displacement to ensure the model would float properly.

Meaning

Mass-displacement refers to the amount of fluid that is moved or displaced by an object when it is submerged or when it travels through it, particularly in contexts like physics or fluid dynamics.