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hydraulic

adjectivemasculinetécnico/iˈdɾawliku/medium

hi·dráu·li·co

Definition

Relating to or operated by a liquid, especially water or oil, moving in a confined space under pressure.
The excavator uses a powerful hydraulic system.
Hydraulic brakes are common in heavy vehicles.
Common collocations
hydraulic systemhydraulic pressurehydraulic fluidhydraulic pump

Etymology

Do grego 'hydraulikós', de 'hydor' (água) + 'aulos' (tubo).

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