[ hʌɪ'drɔ:lɪk , hʌɪ'drɒlɪk ]
■ adjective
1》 denoting or relating to a liquid moving in a confined space under pressure.
2》 relating to the science of ~s.
3》 (of cement) hardening under water.
Derivatives
~ally adverb
Origin
C17: via L. from Gk hudraulikos , from hudro- 'water' + aulos 'pipe'.