hydraulic

BrE /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/ AmE /haɪˈdroʊlɪk/

adjective en → es

1 FLUID POWER [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to or using a liquid, especially oil, under pressure to move parts of a machine or system

hidráulico

  • hydraulic system

Collocations hydraulic pump · hydraulic fluid

  • The car's brakes use a hydraulic system.

    Los frenos del coche utilizan un sistema hidráulico.

2 ENGINEERING [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to or using the power of water, especially in a system for raising and moving heavy objects

hidráulico (en ingeniería)

  • hydraulic crane

Collocations hydraulic lift · hydraulic press

  • The construction site uses a hydraulic crane.

    El sitio de construcción utiliza una grúa hidráulica.