🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

idraulica

Pronunciation / Transliteration: iˈdraulika

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Hydraulics/haɪˈdrɔː.lɪks/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #9500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"L'idraulica di questo veicolo richiede una manutenzione regolare."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The branch of science and technology concerned with the conveyance of liquids through pipes and channels, especially as a mechanical force.

    "The design of the new dam required advanced knowledge of hydraulics."
  2. 2

    The machinery, system, or operations that are operated by the pressure of a fluid.

    "The excavator relies on powerful hydraulics to lift heavy loads of earth."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the ancient Greek words 'hydor' (water) and 'aulos' (pipe or flute), combined via Neo-Latin into 'hydraulica'. The term entered the English language in the 17th century to describe the branch of science and engineering concerned with the mechanical properties of liquids.

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