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fluid dynamics

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The scientific study of the properties and behavior of moving fluids (gases and liquids).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

Examples

  • He specializes in fluid dynamics.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: dynamics, hydromechanics

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noun

Meaning 2

The phenomena thus studied.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Examples

  • This type of valve doesn't have the right fluid dynamics to achieve what they're trying to achieve.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: dynamics

History

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 流體動力學 /流体动力学 (liútǐ dònglìxué) — study of fluids in motion
  • Finnish: virtausdynamiikka — study of fluids in motion
  • French: dynamique des fluides — study of fluids in motion
  • German: Fluiddynamik — study of fluids in motion
  • Greek: ρευστοδυναμική (refstodynamikí) — study of fluids in motion
  • Italian: fluidodinamica — study of fluids in motion
  • Malay: dinamik bendalir — study of fluids in motion
  • Malayalam: ദ്രവഗതികം (dravagatikaṁ) — study of fluids in motion
  • Polish: dynamika płynów — study of fluids in motion
  • Romanian: dinamica fluidelor — study of fluids in motion
  • Spanish: fluidodinámica — study of fluids in motion