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hydraulics

/haɪˈdrɒl.ɪks/

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noun

/haɪˈdrɒl.ɪks/C1formalscientific
  • ruРаздел науки и техники, изучающий механические свойства и поведение жидкостей, особенно в движении и под давлением.

A branch of science and engineering that deals with the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids, particularly in motion and under pressure.

uncountable

  1. Study of fluidsC1formalscientific

    The branch of science that deals with the mechanical properties of liquids and the behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.

    ruГидравлика

    • Hydraulics is essential for understanding river flow and dam design.
    • He studied hydraulics to improve the efficiency of water supply systems.
    • The principles of hydraulics apply to both natural and engineered fluid systems.

    Synonymsfluid mechanics

  2. Hydraulic systemsB2formaltechnical

    The technology of using pressurized fluids to generate, control, and transmit power, often in machinery.

    ruГидравлика

    • Modern construction equipment relies heavily on hydraulics for lifting and digging.
    • The brakes in cars use hydraulics to amplify the driver's force.
    • Understanding hydraulics is key to maintaining heavy industrial machinery.
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  • hydraulics' possessive plural form
  • hydraulics' possessive singular form