Meaning
hydraulics; plumbing
- the science and engineering of the mechanical properties of liquids
- the trade or business of installing and maintaining water systems (plumbing)
In a sentence
Mio fratello studia ingegneria e si è specializzato in idraulica fluviale.
My brother is studying engineering and specialized in river hydraulics.
Lavora da molti anni nel settore dell'idraulica e degli impianti termici.
He has worked for many years in the plumbing and heating systems sector.
Ha aperto una ditta di idraulica subito dopo aver terminato la scuola professionale.
He opened a plumbing business right after finishing vocational school.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| idraulica | feminine · singular |
| idrauliche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Refers to hydraulics or the plumbing trade; a domestic pipe network or system is called 'impianto idraulico'.