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How do you spell Hydraulic?

Correct spelling

hydraulic

HYDR + AULIC. Think: water power.

Why is hydraulic spelled this way?

From Greek hydraulikos, relating to a water pipe. HYDOR (water) + AULOS (pipe). Hydraulic systems use water (or fluid) to transmit force.

Common misspellings of hydraulic

hydralichydraulickhydrollichydrualic

Example

The hydraulic press was powerful.

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