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buoyancy

CEFR: C1

The upward hydro-static force exerted by a fluid that counteracts the gravitational weight of an immersed body.

Synonyms

upthrust
floatability

Common Collocations

neutral buoyancy
buoyancy control
loss of buoyancy

Example Sentence

Extremely dense, pachyostotic bones help dugongs regulate neutral buoyancy without expending vital swimming energy.

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