hydraulics
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/haɪˈdrɔːlɪks/
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/haɪˈdrɒlɪks/
The use of liquids to generate force and transmit power in machines.
The hydraulics of the lift system allowed it to raise heavy loads with ease.
The study of how liquids move under pressure and how they can be used for work.
The principles of hydraulics are fundamental in the operation of hydraulic presses.