Definitions for natant
ˈneɪt ntnatant

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. natantadjective

   floating or swimming (in water)

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1. natant

   Buoyancy (), or upthrust, is an upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of a partially or fully immersed object. In a column of fluid, pressure increases with depth as a result of the weight of the overlying fluid. Thus the pressure at the bottom of a column of fluid is greater than at the top of the column. Similarly, the pressure at the bottom of an object submerged in a fluid is greater than at the top of the object. The pressure difference results in a net upward force on the object. The magnitude of the force is proportional to the pressure difference, and (as explained by Archimedes' principle) is equivalent to the weight of the fluid that would otherwise occupy the submerged volume of the object, i.e. the displaced fluid. For this reason, an object whose average density is greater than that of the fluid in which it is submerged tends to sink. If the object is less dense than the liquid, the force can keep the object afloat. This can occur only in a non-inertial reference frame, which either has a gravitational field or is accelerating due to a force other than gravity defining a "downward" direction.Buoyancy also applies to fluid mixtures, and is the most common driving force of convection currents. In these cases, the mathematical modelling is altered to apply to continua, but the principles remain the same. Examples of buoyancy driven flows include the spontaneous separation of air and water or oil and water. The center of buoyancy of an object is the center of gravity of the displaced volume of fluid.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Natantadjective

   floating in water, as the leaves of water lilies, or submersed, as those of many aquatic plants

2. Natantadjective

   placed horizontally across the field, as if swimmimg toward the dexter side; said of all sorts of fishes except the flying fish

3. Etymology: [L. natans, -antis, from swim, v. intens. fr. nare to swim: cf. F. natant.]

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1. Natant

   nā′tant, adj. floating on the surface, as leaves of water-plants: (her.) in a horizontal position, as if swimming.—n. Natā′tion, swimming.—n.pl. Natatō′res, the swimming-birds.—adj. Natatō′rial, swimming: adapted to swim.—n. Natatō′rium, a swimming-school.—adj. Nā′tatory, pertaining to swimming: having the habit of swimming. [L. natans, -antis, pr.p. of natāre, inten. of nāre, to swim.]

How to pronounce natant?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of natant in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of natant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Natant
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natant
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natant
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=natant