hydrostatic

Meanings

• adjective

  The property of a fluid at rest in which the pressure is the same in all directions.

  - "The hydrostatic pressure at the bottom of the ocean is much greater than at the surface."
  - "Hydrostatic testing is used to detect leaks in pressurized vessels."

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Variants

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hydrostatic , hydrostatically

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'hydro-' meaning water and 'statikos' meaning stationary or standing.

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Trivia

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1. Hydrostatic pressure is used in deep-sea submersibles to withstand the extreme pressure at great depths.

2. The human body also experiences hydrostatic pressure due to the force of gravity pushing down on our bodies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Atmospheric pressure: Refers to the pressure exerted by the weight of the Earth's atmosphere at any given point.

2. Hydrostatic weighing: A method used to measure the mass of large objects, such as animals or vehicles, by measuring the change in hydrostatic pressure.

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Culture

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The term 'hydrostatic' is commonly used in various fields such as physics, engineering, and meteorology.

How to Memorize "hydrostatic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a container filled with a fluid at rest. The pressure on the bottom of the container is the same as the pressure on the top, which is an example of hydrostatic pressure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hydrostatic' with the idea of a fluid at rest and equal pressure in all directions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hydrostatic equals Pressure in all Directions' to help remember the definition.

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