What does buoyancy mean?
Buoyancy means (physics) The upward force on a body immersed or partly immersed in a fluid..
Buoyancy
/ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/ · noun
Meaning
(physics) The upward force on a body immersed or partly immersed in a fluid..
Definitions by Sense
- (physics) The upward force on a body immersed or partly immersed in a fluid.
- The ability of an object to stay afloat in a fluid.
- (figuratively, by extension) Resilience or cheerfulness.
Example Sentences
With how much lighter a step, with how much brighter an eye, did Francesca wander through the forest, even in the last desolation of autumn, than she did in all the bloom and buoyancy of spring!
Synonyms for buoyancy
Antonyms for buoyancy
Related Words
Word Forms
- buoyancies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for buoyancy?
Common synonyms include resilience, irrepressibility, airiness, resiliency.
What is the opposite of buoyancy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use buoyancy in a sentence?
With how much lighter a step, with how much brighter an eye, did Francesca wander through the forest, even in the last desolation of autumn, than she did in all the bloom and buoyancy of spring!
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