hydraulic
using pressurized liquid to work
Working by using liquid under pressure, usually oil, to move parts of a machine.
hydraulic [machine/system/part]
- The excavator’s hydraulic arm can lift several tons of rock.
- Modern cars often use hydraulic brakes for smoother and safer stopping.
- The mechanic said there was a leak in the hydraulic line.
- He raised the car with a small hydraulic jack.
- The factory installed a new hydraulic press to shape the metal parts.
- This machine has a powerful hydraulic arm.
- The car’s hydraulic brakes need more fluid.
- A hydraulic jack can lift a heavy car.
- The engineer checked the hydraulic system for leaks.
- They use a hydraulic press to cut the metal.
relating to liquid flow behavior
About how water or other liquids move and act in science or engineering.
hydraulic [properties/behavior/model/engineering]
- The study examined the hydraulic properties of the soil around the river.
- Engineers built a hydraulic model of the dam to test different flood scenarios.
- Groundwater flow is controlled by the hydraulic conductivity of the rock layers.
- Hydraulic engineering plays a key role in designing safe flood defenses.
- The report describes the hydraulic behavior of the new drainage system.
- We measured the hydraulic properties of the sand in the lab.
- This course teaches basic hydraulic engineering for rivers and canals.
- The hydraulic model helps us see how the water will move.
- Hydraulic data are important for building a safe bridge over the river.
- Scientists studied the hydraulic behavior of water in the tunnel.
- Base: hydraulic
hydraulic brakes
1brakes using pressurized fluid
Brakes that use liquid under pressure to make a vehicle slow down or stop.
- Most modern cars are equipped with hydraulic brakes.
- Air in the line can make hydraulic brakes feel soft and unsafe.
- The mechanic bled the hydraulic brakes to remove bubbles from the fluid.
hydraulic engineering
1engineering of water and liquid systems
A type of engineering that focuses on how water and other liquids move and how to control them, for example in rivers, dams, and pipes.
- She decided to specialize in hydraulic engineering at university.
- Hydraulic engineering is essential for safe dam and canal design.
- The project team includes experts in hydraulic engineering and environmental science.
hydraulic fracturing
1cracking rock with high-pressure fluid
A method of getting oil or gas from deep rock by pushing liquid into the rock at very high pressure to crack it open.
- Hydraulic fracturing has transformed the country’s natural gas industry.
- Some communities are worried about the environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing.
- The report explains how hydraulic fracturing increases the flow of gas from shale formations.
hydraulic jack
1lifting tool using pressurized liquid
A tool that uses liquid under pressure to lift heavy things, like cars.
- He used a small hydraulic jack to lift the car and change the tire.
- The garage replaced its old jacks with safer hydraulic jacks.
- Always place the hydraulic jack on solid ground before lifting a vehicle.
hydraulic lift
1platform raised by hydraulic system
A platform or elevator that goes up and down using liquid under pressure.
- The car was raised on a hydraulic lift so the mechanic could inspect the underside.
- Workers stood on a hydraulic lift to reach the top of the wall.
- The service center installed a new hydraulic lift to handle larger vehicles.
hydraulic power
1power from pressurized liquid
Energy or force created and carried by liquid under pressure to do work.
- The lift runs on hydraulic power supplied by an electric pump.
- Hydraulic power is widely used in construction machinery.
- The new system increases the available hydraulic power without changing the pump.
hydraulic press
1machine that presses with fluid power
A machine that uses liquid under pressure to push down with very strong force, often to shape or crush materials.
- They used a hydraulic press to form the metal sheet into shape.
- In the video, a hydraulic press crushes everyday objects for fun.
- The factory upgraded to a larger hydraulic press to handle thicker steel.
hydraulic pump
1pump that creates hydraulic pressure
A machine part that pushes liquid so there is enough flow and pressure in a hydraulic system.
- A noisy hydraulic pump can be a sign of air in the system.
- The hydraulic pump is driven by the engine’s belt.
- They replaced the old hydraulic pump to improve the speed of the lift.
hydraulic system
1machine setup using pressurized liquid
A group of parts in a machine that use liquid under pressure to move or do work.
- The plane’s hydraulic system controls the landing gear and the flaps.
- A leak in the hydraulic system can cause the entire machine to stop working.
- The technician inspected the hydraulic system before restarting the factory line.
hydraulic fluid
1special liquid for hydraulic systems
The special liquid that flows inside a hydraulic system to carry force and make parts move.
- The mechanic topped up the hydraulic fluid in the lift.
- Low hydraulic fluid can cause the steering to feel heavy and unresponsive.
- Low hydraulic fluid can cause the system to fail.
- Always use the recommended hydraulic fluid for your tractor.
- Always use the correct hydraulic fluid for this machine.
- The leak was traced to a worn seal that was letting hydraulic fluid escape.