hydraulics

[ hahy-draw-liks, -drol-iks ]
/ haɪˈdrɔ lɪks, -ˈdrɒl ɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb)

the science that deals with the laws governing water or other liquids in motion and their applications in engineering; practical or applied hydrodynamics.

Origin of hydraulics

First recorded in 1665–75; see origin at hydraulic, -ics

Words nearby hydraulics

hydraulic press, hydraulic radius, hydraulic ram, hydraulic suspension, hydraulic torque converter, hydraulics, hydraulus, hydrazide, hydrazine, hydrazoate, hydrazoic

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British Dictionary definitions for hydraulics

hydraulics
/ (haɪˈdrɒlɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) another name for fluid mechanics

Scientific definitions for hydraulics

hydraulics
[ hī-drô′lĭks ]

The scientific study of water and other liquids, in particular their behavior under the influence of mechanical forces and their related uses in engineering.
A mechanical device or system using hydraulic components.