Buoyancy Definition

boiən-sē, bo͝oyən-
noun
The ability or tendency to float or rise in liquid or air.
Webster's New World
The power to keep something afloat; upward pressure on a floating object.
Webster's New World
Ability to recover quickly from setbacks; resilience.
American Heritage
Lightness or resilience of spirit; cheerfulness.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Buoyancy

Noun

Singular:
buoyancy
Plural:
buoyancies

Origin of Buoyancy

  • From buoyant +‎ -cy.

    From Wiktionary

Buoyancy Sentence Examples

  • The drill is thus allowed to fall freely, instead of being partly upheld by the buoyancy of the water, as in earlier wells.

  • Buoyancy is one of the other major benefits of pool aerobic exercise.

  • Noodles can be used for deep-water buoyancy.

  • The buoyancy created by water decreases body weight, allowing for free movement and new positioning.

  • Trilam suits eliminate the need to wear additional weights or readjust your buoyancy while you're concentrating on your dive.

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Words Starting With

BBUBUO

Words Ending With

YCYNCY

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Words Starting With B and Ending With Y

Starts With B & Ends With YStarts With BU & Ends With YStarts With B & Ends With CY

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With B8 Letter Words Ending With Y