transcription, транскрипция: [ hī-ˈdrȯ-lik ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin hydraulicus, from Greek hydraulikos, from hydraulis hydraulic organ, from hydr- + aulos reed instrument — more at alveolus
Date: 1661
1. : operated, moved, or effected by means of water
2.
a. : of or relating to hydraulics
hydraulic engineer
b. : of or relating to water or other liquid in motion
hydraulic erosion
3. : operated by the resistance offered or the pressure transmitted when a quantity of liquid (as water or oil) is forced through a comparatively small orifice or through a tube
hydraulic brakes
4. : hardening or setting under water
hydraulic cement
• hy·drau·li·cal·ly -li-k(ə-)lē adverb