buoyancy
noun/ˈbɔɪənsi/
Frequency rank: #13,653 most common English word
Meaning
the ability or tendency to float in water or air; a feeling of cheerfulness and resilience.
Example sentence
The swimmer relied on her wetsuit's buoyancy to stay effortlessly afloat in the cold water.
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