Hidrolik
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A mechanical system that utilizes power through incompressible liquid “fluids” to generate motion or force in heavy equipment and automotive components.
Synonyms & Variants
dongkrak hidrolik
A specific reference to a lifting tool that uses hydraulic principles.
sistem hidrolis
A technical variation referring to a system that utilizes pressurized fluid.
sistem tekan cair
A descriptive term used in applied mechanics to explain hydraulic function.
tenaga fluida
A technical term in mechanical engineering to describe the working mechanism of hydraulics.
hidraulis
Spelling variation often found in technical literature.
dongkrak
Refers to a specific tool that applies the principle.
tenaga air
Indonesian descriptive term for the basic hydraulic principle.
mekanis
A more general term for machine operating systems.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term originates from the Ancient Greek hydraulikos, a compound of hydor meaning “water” and aulos meaning “pipe”. It was absorbed into Latin as hydraulicus before entering Dutch as hydraulisch, which served as the direct loan source for Indonesian. This linguistic evolution reflects the transition from ancient water-based technology to modern fluid mechanics. In formal and technical contexts, its usage is specific and descriptive, referring to Pascal's law regarding pressure distribution. The word often carries connotations of “immense power” and “precision”, so in industrial domains, mentioning this system strictly distinguishes it from “pneumatic” mechanisms that use air or “electric” systems.
Real-world Usage
Teknisi sedang melakukan pengecekan rutin pada sistem hidrolik alat berat untuk memastikan kelancaran operasional.
English Translation
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