Hydrodynamic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, or relating to the science of hydrodynamics. not-comparable

    "On the descent from Semmering to Payerbach-Reichenau, with a ruling gradient of 1 in 39 [...], the Voith hydrodynamic brake kept the train within the 19 and 23 m.p.h. limitations without recourse to air brakes, [...]."

  2. 2
    Operated by the force of water in motion. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to hydrodynamics wordnet

Synonyms

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streamlined

Example

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"The whale is an immense marine mammal, with a hydrodynamic, hairless body, a horizontal fin on its tail and a hole on the top of its head for breathing."

Etymology

From hydro- + dynamic.

Related phrases

non-hydrodynamic

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