hydraulics

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Etymology

From hydraulic +‎ -ics.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /haɪˈdɹɒlɪks/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • (US) IPA(key): /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪks/

Noun

hydraulics (uncountable)

  1. The engineering science that deals with practical applications where liquid is in motion and transmits energy.
    applied hydraulics
    The engineer specialized in fluid mechanics and hydraulics.
  2. The hydraulic system of a vehicle or other machine.
    hydraulics system
    The brakes work on the principle of hydraulics.

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