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, -ics

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