hy|drau|lic

hy|drau|lic
hy|drau|lic «hy DR lihk», adjective.
1. having to do with water or other liquids at rest or in motion.
2. operated by the pressure of water or other liquids in motion, especially when forced through an opening or openings: »

a hydraulic crane, a hydraulic press.

3. hardening under water: »

hydraulic cement.

4. having to do with hydraulics: »

hydraulic engineering, hydraulic mining.

[< Latin hydraulicus < Greek hydraulikón, neuter < hýdōr, -atos water + aúlos pipe]
hy|drau´li|cal|ly, adverb.

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