hydraulic

hy·drau·lic

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adjective

The definition of hydraulic is operated by the moving force of a liquid.

An example of a hydraulic machine is one that is powered by water.

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hydraulic

of hydraulics
operated by the movement and force of liquid; specif., operated by the pressure created when a liquid is forced through an aperture, tube, etc.: hydraulic brakes
setting or hardening under water: hydraulic mortar

Origin of hydraulic

French hydraulique from Classical Latin hydraulicus from Classical Greek hydraulikos, of a water organ (musical instrument played by means of water) from hydraulis, water organ from hyd?r, water + aulos, tube, pipe from Indo-European base an unverified form aulos from source (with metathesis) Classical Latin alvus, the belly

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hydraulic

adjective

Of, involving, moved by, or operated by a fluid, especially water, under pressure.
Able to set and harden under water, as Portland cement.
Of or relating to hydraulics.

Origin of hydraulic

Latin hydraulicus from Greek hudraulikos from hudraulis water organ hudro-, hudr- hydro- aulos pipe, flute

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hy·drau′li·cal·ly
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Operated by the pressure of water or other liquids. Hydraulic systems, such as hydraulic brakes, allow mechanical force to be transferred along curved paths (through pipes or tubes) that would be difficult for solid mechanisms, such as levers or cables, to negotiate efficiently.
Relating to hydraulics.
Capable of hardening under water, as cement.

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Adjective

(not comparable)

Pertaining to water
I know not why this entrance is left so neglected, as we are not in want of able engineers in France, in the hydraulic branch, a part of the mathematics to which I have most applyed myself. — M. Le Page Du Pratz, History of Louisisana (PG), p. 47
Related to hydraulics

Origin

From Ancient Greek ὑδραυλικός (hudraulikos, “of a water organ”), from ὕδραυλις (hudraulis, “water organ”).

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