Hydrostatics

Alternative forms

• hydrostaticks obsolete

Full definition of hydrostatics

Noun

1. (physics) The scientific study of fluids at rest, especially when under pressure.
• 1774, Dr Samuel Johnson, Preface to the Works of the English Poets, J. Nichols, Volume II, Page 30,"to estimate his skill in hydrostatistics or astronomy; ..."

Related terms

• statics

Derived terms

• hydrostatic