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/ˈbuːɪnənsi/ · bu·oy·an·cy
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- The upward force on a body immersed or partly immersed in a fluid. The engineer studied the buoyancy of the submarine to ensure its stability.
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- The ability of an object to stay afloat in a fluid. The child's toy boat had a low buoyancy, making it difficult to stay afloat in the water.
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- By extension, resilience or cheerfulness. Her buoyancy in the face of adversity inspired her friends to stay positive.
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Did you know? The word 'buoyancy' comes from the Old French 'buoyance', which is derived from the Latin 'buoyare', to inflate, reflecting the idea that buoyancy is a force that lifts and inflates objects.