Definition of Buoyancy

the ability or tendency to float

Examples of Buoyancy in a sentence

When I think of buoyancy, the first thing that comes to mind is a balloon floating carelessly through the sky.  🔊

It’s always a little shocking to think that the buoyancy of a hundred ton ship is still enough for that same heavy ship to float on water.  🔊

A solid rock has practically no buoyancy and will sink to the bottom of a pool of water in no time at all.  🔊

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