hydraulic — operated by or involving the pressure of water or other liquids
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: operated by or involving the pressure of water or other liquids
Pronunciation (IPA): /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/
Example Sentences
- The dentist's hydraulic chair made me feel like I was in a spaceship.
- My dad thinks he's a mechanic because he knows hydraulic brakes exist.
- The hydraulic excavator dug the foundation for the new building.
hydraulic
ADJECTIVE[/haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/]
operated by or involving the pressure of water or other liquids
The hydraulic excavator lifts a massive boulder with smooth, powerful arms.
Hydraulic power moves metallic arms, while italic warnings keep us from harm!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek, combining 'hydor' (water) and 'aulos' (pipe or tube). It originally referred to the technology and science of utilizing pressure created by water flowing through pipes and conduits.
Breakdown
hydro- (water, from Greek hydor) + -aulic (relating to pipes or tubes, from Greek aulos meaning pipe).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dentist's hydraulic chair made me feel like I was in a spaceship.”
“My dad thinks he's a mechanic because he knows hydraulic brakes exist.”
“The hydraulic excavator dug the foundation for the new building.”
“Modern cars rely heavily on hydraulic power steering systems.”
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