buoyancy

noun

buoy·an·cy ˈbȯi-ən(t)-sē

ˈbü-yən(t)-

Synonyms of buoyancy next

: the tendency of a body to float or to rise when submerged in a fluid

testing an object's buoyancy

chemistry : the power of a fluid to exert an upward force on a body placed in it

the buoyancy of water

also : the upward force exerted

: the ability to recover quickly from depression or discouragement : resilience

his buoyancy of spirit

: the property of maintaining a satisfactorily high level (as of prices or economic activity)

betting that the economy will maintain its buoyancy

Examples of buoyancy in a Sentence

the natural buoyancy of cork The swimmer is supported by the water's buoyancy. We hope that the economy will maintain its buoyancy.

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Larger body sizes translates to several advantages for these predators, such as increased buoyancy, energy storage, and the ability to undertake long migrations. —

Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 There’s this untethered buoyancy in the Democratic Party that almost feels hysterical — this idea that the party could hold some nicey-nice pseudo-primary beauty pageant and some shiny winner would emerge as its savior. —

Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024 Or she could be saved by the relative buoyancy of the Biden-era U.S. economy — the envy of the world. —

Dave Lawler, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024 Upon resurfacing, it was discovered the platform malfunction was caused by an issue with the variable ballast tank, which controlled the submersible’s buoyancy. —

Ray Sanchez and Graham Hurley, CNN, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for buoyancy