of or concerned with fluids that are not in motion
hydrostatic pressure
2.
of or concerned with hydrostatics
Derived forms
hydrostatically (ˌhydroˈstatically)
adverb
hydrostatic in American English
(ˌhaidrəˈstætɪk)
adjective
of or pertaining to hydrostatics
Also: hydrostatical
Derived forms
hydrostatically
adverb
Word origin
[1665–75; hydro-1 + static]This word is first recorded in the period 1665–75. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: background, diffraction, newsletter, setback, waderhydro- is a combining form meaning “water,” used in the formation of compound words. Otherwords that use the affix hydro- include: hydrofoil, hydrofracturing, hydrograph, hydrometer, hydrosphere
Examples of 'hydrostatic' in a sentence
hydrostatic
Both irises were the same size so I guessed the hydrostatic shock hadn't reached his brain.
Wood, Ted FOOLS GOLD
Water's hydrostatic pressure is also a reason it's a great tool.