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Definition of Hydrodynamics
1. Noun. Study of fluids in motion.
Generic synonyms: Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics
Specialized synonyms: Magnetohydrodynamics
Derivative terms: Hydrodynamic, Hydrokinetic
Definition of Hydrodynamics
1. n. That branch of the science of mechanics which relates to fluids, or, as usually limited, which treats of the laws of motion and action of nonelastic fluids, whether as investigated mathematically, or by observation and experiment; the principles of dynamics, as applied to water and other fluids.
Definition of Hydrodynamics
1. Noun. (physics) the scientific study of fluids in motion ¹
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Definition of Hydrodynamics
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Medical Definition of Hydrodynamics
1. That branch of the science of mechanics which relates to fluids, or, as usually limited, which treats of the laws of motion and action of nonelastic fluids, whether as investigated mathematically, or by observation and experiment; the principles of dynamics, as applied to water and other fluids. The word is sometimes used as a general term, including both hydrostatics and hydraulics, together with pneumatics and acoustics. See Hydraulics. Origin: Hydro-, 1 + dynamics: cf. F. Hydrodynamique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)