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hydrostatic

hyd·ros·ta·tic

UK/ˌhaɪdɹəʊˈstætɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating to fluids at rest or to the pressures they exert or transmit

  • “hydrostatic pressure”
Antonyms

Origin

From hydro- + static.

Phrases

  • hydrostatic arch
  • hydrostatic balance
  • hydrostatic bed
  • hydrostatic bellows
  • hydrostatic equilibrium
  • hydrostatic fluid
  • hydrostatic head
  • hydrostatic lock

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