"Pascal's law" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Blaise Pascal, French scientist and philosopher. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Pascal's law
  1. (physics) The law that states that a confined fluid transmits externally applied pressure uniformly in all directions; the basis of hydraulics. Wikipedia link: Blaise Pascal, Pascal's law Categories (topical): Physics Translations (physical law): Pascalův zákon (Czech), principo de Paskalo (Esperanto)

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