1. The branch of physics and engineering that deals with the motion of fluids and the forces acting on objects moving through or immersed in fluids.
Usage: Usually treated as a singular noun in academic and technical contexts.; Often used in engineering, physics, and marine science.

Examples

• Hydrodynamics is essential for designing efficient ship hulls.
• Engineers use hydrodynamics to predict how water will flow around underwater structures.
• The study of hydrodynamics helps improve the performance of submarines and torpedoes.
• Hydrodynamics principles are applied in the design of dams and irrigation systems.
• Marine biologists use hydrodynamics to understand how fish move through water.
• Advanced hydrodynamics simulations can model complex fluid behavior in turbines.