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Term: Hydraulic

Definition

Hydraulic refers to anything related to or operated by a fluid, usually a liquid, under pressure. It often involves the use of hydraulic power, which is the transmission of force through the use of a confined and pressurized fluid.

Parts of Speech

• Noun: hydraulic
• Adjective: hydraulic

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

As a noun, hydraulic refers to a machine, tool, or system that uses hydraulics for a specific purpose.

Sample Sentence: The technician used a hydraulic to lift the heavy machinery effortlessly.

Related Products: Hydraulic Machines

Sense 2:

As an adjective, hydraulic is used to describe something that is operated or powered by a hydraulic system.

Sample Sentence: The car's hydraulic brakes provide excellent stopping power.

Related Products: Hydraulic Brakes

Sense 3:

As an adjective, hydraulic can also describe something that is related to the science, study, or principles of hydraulics.

Sample Sentence: She specialized in hydraulic engineering, designing systems to control water flow.

Related Products: Hydraulic Engineering Books