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hydraulic

[hahy-draw-lik, -drol-ik] / haɪˈdrɔ lɪk, -ˈdrɒl ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
moved by fluid under pressure
Synonyms
STRONG
hydromechanical
WEAK


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Diana Martinez, a hydraulic engineer at the water authority in the city of Ciego de Avila, was called into a meeting with interior ministry officials.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Firefighters worked for nearly two hours to extricate the driver, using hydraulic tools to cut into the trapped flatbed’s cab.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

Burning natural gas also causes significant air pollution in the form of nitric oxides, sulfur, mercury and particulates, while hydraulic fracturing or "fracking," can contaminate ground water supplies.

From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026

Piastri suffered a hydraulic pressure issue late in the session, forcing him to limp around the track with a minute remaining in the session.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

There were displays of power looms, rope-making lathes, marine engines, hydraulic presses, steam machines, and other tools, machines, and crafts from around the world.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman



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