centre of buoyancy en · NOUN
Meanings
- (Canada, UK) The point through which the resultant of all buoyant forces on an immersed hull are assumed to act; the centre of mass of the displaced water.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| center of buoyancy | US, alternative | lexicographic | |
| centres of buoyancy | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
centre of mass · centre of gravity · centre of inertia
Synonyms
centre of displacement · COB · centre of flotation · centre of cavity
Translations (5)
pl środek wyporu (centre of mass of displaced water) · fi nostepiste (centre of mass of displaced water) · is flotþungamiðja (centre of mass of displaced water) · cmn 浮力中心 (centre of mass of displaced water) · az üzmə mərkəzi (centre of mass of displaced water)