Floatability: meaning, definitions and examples

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floatability

[ ˌfləʊ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti ]

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in water

The ability of an object or substance to float in water.

Synonyms

buoyancy, flotation

Examples of usage

Despite its weight, the boat's design gives it excellent floatability.
The floatability of the material makes it ideal for use in life jackets.

Translations

Translations of the word "floatability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 flutuabilidade

🇮🇳 उत्तोलन क्षमता

🇩🇪 Schwimmfähigkeit

🇮🇩 kemampuan mengapung

🇺🇦 плавучість

🇵🇱 pływalność

🇯🇵 浮力

🇫🇷 flottabilité

🇪🇸 flotabilidad

🇹🇷 yüzdürme yeteneği

🇰🇷 부력

🇸🇦 الطفوية

🇨🇿 plovatelnost

🇸🇰 plávateľnosť

🇨🇳 浮力

🇸🇮 plovnost

🇮🇸 flotgetu

🇰🇿 жүзу қабілеті

🇬🇪 ფლოტაბელობა

🇦🇿 üzmə qabiliyyəti

🇲🇽 flotabilidad

Word origin

The word 'floatability' is derived from the combination of 'float' and 'ability'. The concept of floatability has been important throughout history, especially in the development of boats and flotation devices. Understanding the floatability of objects in water has played a crucial role in maritime exploration and safety.