adjective

hydraulic

hydraulic

The machine uses a hydraulic pump.

The machine uses a hydraulic pump.

He is studying hydraulic engineering.

He is studying hydraulic engineering.

hydraulic ((noun)) operated by a liquid moving in a confined space under pressure. The machine uses a hydraulic pump.

Antonyms: pneumatic (uses gas/air)

From Greek 'hydor' (water) + 'aulos' (pipe). It relates to liquid moving in pipes.

'Hydro' relates to water (like in 'hydrate'). Imagine powerful water pressure moving things.

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