Hydrostatic (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to fluids at rest or to the pressures they exert or transmit; "hydrostatic pressure".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The engineer calculated the hydrostatic pressure exerted on the underwater tunnel by the surrounding water.
- The architect took into account the hydrostatic forces that would be acting on the swimming pool's walls.
- Hydrostatic tension is a concern when building large dams that hold massive amounts of water.
- The scuba diver experienced equalization issues due to the hydrostatic pressure in the deep water.
- The building's design ensured that the walls could withstand the hydrostatic forces of the adjacent reservoir.