Fluid Mechanics Terminology

noun the ability or tendency of something to float in water or air

adjective buoyant

• The buoyancy of the ship was carefully calculated to ensure it could float properly.
• I love how the buoyancy of the pool float keeps me afloat in the water.
• Dude, your positivity is like the buoyancy that keeps us afloat in this tough situation.
• Her buoyancy in the face of adversity is truly inspiring.

noun a substance that flows and can change its shape

adjective able to flow easily

• The fluid dynamics of the experiment were carefully studied by the researchers.
• I spilled some fluid on the table and now it's all sticky.
• I heard she's really good at fluid mechanics, like she's a total fluid pro.
• His speech was so fluid, it seemed like he was born to be a public speaker.

noun the branch of science that deals with the statics of fluids, usually confined to liquids and especially to the pressures they exert on bodies immersed in them

• The study of hydrostatics deals with the equilibrium of fluids at rest and the pressure exerted by them.
• I find hydrostatics to be quite challenging, but also fascinating.
• Hydrostatics is like trying to figure out the balance of water in a bathtub.
• Understanding hydrostatics is like unraveling the mysteries of how liquids behave under pressure.

adjective characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm

• The company faced turbulent times during the economic recession.
• The road trip was pretty turbulent with all the construction and detours.
• The party last night was so turbulent, I can't believe we all made it home in one piece.
• Her emotions were turbulent, like a storm brewing inside her.

noun a scientific principle that describes how the pressure of a fluid changes as it flows through a constriction in a pipe

• The Venturi effect is a phenomenon in fluid dynamics where a decrease in pressure occurs as fluid flows through a constricted section of a pipe.
• You can see the Venturi effect in action when you place your thumb over the end of a hose and watch the water shoot out faster.
• When you squeeze the bottle, the Venturi effect makes the ketchup come out faster.
• Just like the Venturi effect speeds up fluid flow, finding efficiencies in your workflow can have a similar effect on productivity.

noun a pipe or tube fitted to the end of a faucet or spigot to control the flow of liquid

• The adjutage on the irrigation system helps control the flow of water to the crops.
• Make sure you adjust the adjutage on the hose so the water doesn't spray everywhere.
• I can never remember how to work the adjutage thingy on the sprinkler.
• She carefully adjusted the adjutage of her emotions before entering the meeting.