hydrokinetics
[ hahy-droh-ki-net-iks, -kahy- ]
/ ˌhaɪ droʊ kɪˈnɛt ɪks, -kaɪ- /
noun (used with a singular verb)
the branch of hydrodynamics that deals with the laws governing liquids or gases in motion.
Origin of hydrokinetics
First recorded in 1870–75; see origin at
hydrokinetic,
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Words nearby hydrokinetics
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hydrography,
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hydrolant,
hydrolase,
hydrologic cycle,
hydrology,
hydrolysate
British Dictionary definitions for hydrokinetics
hydrokinetics
/ (ˌhaɪdrəʊkɪˈnɛtɪks, -kaɪ-) /
noun
(functioning as singular)
the branch of science concerned with the mechanical behaviour and properties of fluids in motion, esp of liquids
Also called: hydrodynamics