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hydraulics

/haɪˈdrɔːlɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does hydraulics mean?

noun

The branch of physics and engineering concerned with the behavior of fluids, particularly fluids under high pressure or flow rates. It involves the study and application of the properties of fluids, such as pressure, flow rate, and viscosity.

Example

"The hydraulic system in the car's braking system uses fluid pressure to transfer force from the brake pedal to the wheels."

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