hydraulic system
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- noun
- /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk ˈsɪstəm/
- Specialized
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sistema hidráulico
- Akasheh is exploring Petra's 21-square-mile hydraulic system, which collected and conserved the region's scarce rainfall.
- hydraulic system uses
Examples
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The hydraulic system is damaged.
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But Akasheh believes time may be running out for more extensive studies of the city's hydraulic system.
Academic text (2009) -
Water can get into the fuel line or hydraulic systems.
Blog text (12) -
The fluid normally used in hydraulic systems is oil.
Academic text (2013) -
If the hydraulic system fails, simply engage the gear drive and move the valve to whatever position is desired.
Academic text (1998) -
A 200-psi central hydraulic system uses an existing actuator.
Academic text (1997) -
Very probably, the hydraulic system in the BOP that applies hydraulic pressure failed.
Blog text (17) -
The optional yaw damper, a passive hydraulic system that limits yaw rates (and gyroscopic loads), is available for turbulent wind sites.
Academic text (1994) -
The hydraulic system in the construction equipment allows it to lift heavy loads easily.
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Regular maintenance is essential for the hydraulic system to operate efficiently and safely.
Synonyms
A system that uses liquid under pressure to move parts of a machine
A system that uses liquid under pressure to send power in machines like tractors
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a system that uses the pressure of liquids to transmit force' is directly and transparently composed from 'hydraulic' (pertaining to liquid pressure) + 'system' (a collection of interacting components). This simple adjective–noun combination follows regular English compounding patterns and has clear cross-linguistic equivalents, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The compound noun hydraulic system comes from machines that use the power of a liquid to move parts. Imagine pushing liquid in a closed tube so it presses on a part and makes a heavy object move; that clear image explains the phrase. So hydraulic means 'using liquid pressure' and system means 'connected parts', and the term today means 'a set of parts that use liquid pressure to make things move'.