n. The science that treats of the equilibrium of elastic fluids, or that of bodies sustained in them. Hence it includes aëronautics. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr.
n. (Physics) That branch of science which treats of statical electricity or electric force in a state of rest. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Physics) The doctrine or theory of the gyrostat, or of the phenomena of rotating bodies. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Same as Hemastatics. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Physiol.) Laws relating to the equilibrium of the blood in the blood vessels. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. hydrostatique. ] (Physics) The branch of science which relates to the pressure and equilibrium of nonelastic fluids, as water, mercury, etc.; the principles of statics applied to water and other liquids. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; wet + &unr_;. See Statics. ] The science or art of comparing or measuring degrees of moisture. Evelyn. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. statique, Gr.
Social statics,