Clues for the word "BUOYANCY"
We've had 4 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 2 times in crosswords. It was last seen in King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer crossword on March 27, 2013.
Definition of buoyancy
- n. - The property of floating on the surface of a liquid, or in a fluid, as in the atmosphere; specific lightness, which is inversely as the weight compared with that of an equal volume of water.
- n. - The upward pressure exerted upon a floating body by a fluid, which is equal to the weight of the body; hence, also, the weight of a floating body, as measured by the volume of fluid displaced.
- n. - Cheerfulness; vivacity; liveliness; sprightliness; -- the opposite of heaviness; as, buoyancy of spirits.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 27, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - March 20, 2001