hydraulics
noun/haɪˈdrɔlɪks/
Frequency rank: #14,893 most common English word
Meaning
the branch of science and technology concerned with the use of liquids moving under pressure to provide mechanical force.
Example sentence
The engineer studied hydraulics to understand how fluid pressure can be used to move heavy machinery.
Synonyms & related words
- hydrodynamics
- fluidics
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