buoyancy
n. floatability; lightness, cheerfulness, joyfulness | ||||
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Buoyancy Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Buoyancy
(n.)
The upward pressure exerted upon a floating body by a fluid, which is equal to the weight of the body; hence, also, the weight of a floating body, as measured by the volume of fluid displaced.
(n.)
The property of floating on the surface of a liquid, or in a fluid, as in the atmosphere; specific lightness, which is inversely as the weight compared with that of an equal volume of water.
(n.)
Cheerfulness; vivacity; liveliness; sprightliness; -- the opposite of heaviness; as, buoyancy of spirits.
(n.)
The upward pressure exerted upon a floating body by a fluid, which is equal to the weight of the body; hence, also, the weight of a floating body, as measured by the volume of fluid displaced.
(n.)
The property of floating on the surface of a liquid, or in a fluid, as in the atmosphere; specific lightness, which is inversely as the weight compared with that of an equal volume of water.
(n.)
Cheerfulness; vivacity; liveliness; sprightliness; -- the opposite of heaviness; as, buoyancy of spirits.
| WordNet 2.0 |
buoyancy
Noun
1. cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
(synonym) perkiness
(hypernym) cheerfulness, blitheness
2. the property of something weightless and insubstantial
(synonym) airiness
(hypernym) lightness, weightlessness
3. irrepressible liveliness and good spirit; "I admired his bouyancy and persistent good humor"
(synonym) irrepressibility
(hypernym) liveliness, life, spirit, sprightliness
Noun
1. cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
(synonym) perkiness
(hypernym) cheerfulness, blitheness
2. the property of something weightless and insubstantial
(synonym) airiness
(hypernym) lightness, weightlessness
3. irrepressible liveliness and good spirit; "I admired his bouyancy and persistent good humor"
(synonym) irrepressibility
(hypernym) liveliness, life, spirit, sprightliness
| hEnglish - advanced version |
buoyancy
buoyancy
\buoy"an*cy\ (&?;), n.; pl. buoyancies (&?;).
1. the property of floating on the surface of a liquid, or in a fluid, as in the atmosphere; specific lightness, which is inversely as the weight compared with that of an equal volume of water.
2. (physics) the upward pressure exerted upon a floating body by a fluid, which is equal to the weight of the body; hence, also, the weight of a floating body, as measured by the volume of fluid displaced. such are buoyancies or displacements of the different classes of her majesty's ships. cyc.
3. cheerfulness; vivacity; liveliness; sprightliness; -- the opposite of heaviness; as, buoyancy of spirits.
buoyancy
\buoy"an*cy\ (&?;), n.; pl. buoyancies (&?;).
1. the property of floating on the surface of a liquid, or in a fluid, as in the atmosphere; specific lightness, which is inversely as the weight compared with that of an equal volume of water.
2. (physics) the upward pressure exerted upon a floating body by a fluid, which is equal to the weight of the body; hence, also, the weight of a floating body, as measured by the volume of fluid displaced. such are buoyancies or displacements of the different classes of her majesty's ships. cyc.
3. cheerfulness; vivacity; liveliness; sprightliness; -- the opposite of heaviness; as, buoyancy of spirits.
| for Vocabulary Exams of KPDS, YDS,UDS (in Turkey); and SAT in America |
buoyancy
Power or tendency to float on or in a liquid or gas.
Power or tendency to float on or in a liquid or gas.
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
buoyancy
lit., foinn éirighthe
cheerfulness: meisneach
lit., foinn éirighthe
cheerfulness: meisneach
Buoyancy Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| WEATHER&METEOROLOGY |
buoyancy
Vertical force on a system owing to a density difference between the system and its surroundings.
Vertical force on a system owing to a density difference between the system and its surroundings.
Buoyancy Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of petroleum Industry |
buoyancy
the apparent loss of weight of an object immersed in a fluid. If the object is floating, the immersed portion displaces a volume of fluid the weight of which is equal to the weight of the object.
the apparent loss of weight of an object immersed in a fluid. If the object is floating, the immersed portion displaces a volume of fluid the weight of which is equal to the weight of the object.
Buoyancy Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
BUOYANCY
The tendency of a body to float or rise when submerged in a fluid.
The tendency of a body to float or rise when submerged in a fluid.
Buoyancy Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| maritime&shipping&trade |
BUOYANCY
The capacity for floating which a vessel possesses.
The capacity for floating which a vessel possesses.
| Scuba Diving |
Buoyancy
Tendency of an object to float or sink when placed in liquid; objects that float are positively buoyant, those that sink are negatively buoyant and those that stay where placed are neutrally buoyant. Buoyancy control is a very important factor in diving safely.
Tendency of an object to float or sink when placed in liquid; objects that float are positively buoyant, those that sink are negatively buoyant and those that stay where placed are neutrally buoyant. Buoyancy control is a very important factor in diving safely.
| Glossary Of Windsurfing Terminology |
Buoyancy
The buoyancy in a board is provided by a foam core. With the exception of advanced sailing in stronger winds, the heavier you are the more buoyancy your board needs to prevent it sinking under you. (See also 'Volume').
The buoyancy in a board is provided by a foam core. With the exception of advanced sailing in stronger winds, the heavier you are the more buoyancy your board needs to prevent it sinking under you. (See also 'Volume').
Buoyancy Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Buoyancy
abmarkan'es
abmarkan'es
Buoyancy Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Buoyancy
In physics, buoyancy is the upward force on an object produced by the surrounding fluid (i.e., a liquid or a gas) in which it is fully, or partially immersed, due to the pressure difference of the fluid between the top and bottom of the object. The net upward buoyancy force is equal to the magnitude of the weight of fluid displaced by the body. This force enables the object to float or at least to seem lighter. Buoyancy is important for many vehicles such as boats, ships, balloons, and airships.
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