Buoyancy
Pronunciation: /ˈbɔɪənsiː/
Buoyancy (noun)
- The upward force that helps an object stay on the surface of a liquid or rise through it.
- A material’s tendency to resist sinking in a fluid, based on how it interacts with the fluid’s pressure.
Examples
- The buoyancy of the boat keeps it from sinking.
- Higher buoyancy helps an object rise in water.