O sistema hidráulico
Example: O sistema hidráulico controla o fluxo de água na fábrica.
Definition
"O sistema hidráulico" refers to a mechanical system that uses fluid under pressure to perform work, such as controlling the flow of water or transmitting power in machinery, commonly applied in engineering contexts to manage movement and force efficiently.
Etymology
The term "o sistema hidráulico" comes from the combination of Portuguese words where 'sistema' means system, derived from the Greek 'systēma' meaning organized whole, and 'hidráulico' relates to water power, originating from the Greek 'hydraulikos', which combines 'hydor' meaning water and 'aulos' meaning pipe or tube. Did you know? Hydraulic systems have been used since ancient times in water clocks and irrigation.
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