electrohydraulic
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A machine that uses electric control and liquid pressure to move parts
- noun
- /ɪˌlɛk.trəʊ.haɪˈdrɔː.lɪk/
- Specialized
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electrohidráulico
- The construction crew used an electrohydraulic jack to lift heavy beams into place safely.
Examples
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The best brakes are already electrohydraulic; all-electric brakes will follow.
Academic text (2005) -
The excavation site was equipped with an electrohydraulic system to precisely control the digging equipment.
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In modern manufacturing, an electrohydraulic press can shape metal parts with great accuracy and efficiency.
Surface Forms
electrohydraulic singular
electrohydraulics plural
Morphology
electrohydraulic = electrohydraulic (transparent) = electro + hydraulic
This noun is a converted use of the adjective electrohydraulic with no spelling change.
Etymology
Electrohydraulic comes from the parts electro- meaning 'electricity' and hydraulic meaning 'water' or 'liquid power'. So, an electrohydraulic device is a machine that uses electrical control plus liquid power to move or press things.
