Definition

Related to the study of fluids that are not moving and the pressure they create or transmit.

Example

The hydrostatic pressure increases with the depth of the water.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about hydrostatic pressure in fluids?

Yeah, I learned about it in my science class last week.

It's fascinating how it affects things like boats and submarines.

Definitely! Understanding hydrostatic principles helps us design better structures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hydrostatic → It is formed from "hydro-" (from Greek "hydor", meaning water) and "static" (from Greek "statikos", meaning standing or stationary). The word "hydrostatic" refers to the study of fluids at rest, particularly the pressure exerted by a fluid in equilibrium.

Memory Tip

Think of 'water' ('hydro-') that is 'standing still' ('static') — that's what hydrostatic means, the study of water at rest.

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