hydraulic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the use of fluid, especially liquid, as a means of transmitting mechanical power.

• A system using fluid as a medium for transmitting force.

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Pronunciation

1. /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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hydroplane , cyclone , monorail , avian

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Variants

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hydraulic , hydraulically , hydraulic fracturing , hydraulic fracturings

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Etymology

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From Greek hudor 'water' + -aulon 'conduit'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of hydraulics was in ancient Greece around 300 BC.

2. The tallest hydraulic crane in the world is the Liebherr LR 13000, which can lift up to 13,000 tons.

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Related Concepts

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1. hydrodynamics: The study of the behavior of fluids in motion.

2. pneumatics: The use of compressed air as a power source instead of fluid.

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Culture

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Hydraulics have played a significant role in various fields such as engineering, construction, and transportation. They are used in hydraulic excavators, cranes, and brakes in vehicles.

How to Memorize "hydraulic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hydraulic excavator at a construction site. Visualize the fluid moving through the system to lift heavy loads.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hydraulic' with the image of a car brake system.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hydraulics Help Heavy Loads' to remember the meaning of the word.

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