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| buoy·an·cy [ bóy ənssee, b yənssee ] or buoy·ance [ bóy ənss ] |
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1. tendency to float: the tendency of an object to float
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2. force causing floating: the tendency of a liquid or gas to cause less dense objects to float or rise to the surface
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3. power to recover emotionally: the ability to recover quickly from a disappointment or failure
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4. cheerfulness: cheerfulness or optimism
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