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buoyancy

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/

The English word “buoyancy” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The upward force on a body immersed or partly immersed in a fluid.
  2. The ability of an object to stay afloat in a fluid.
  3. Resilience or cheerfulness.

Etymology

From buoyant + -cy or buoy + -ancy.

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