electrohydraulic

American

[ih-lek-troh-hahy-draw-lik, -drol-ik] / ɪˌlɛk troʊ haɪˈdrɔ lɪk, -ˈdrɒl ɪk /

adjective

Machinery.

(of a mechanism) combining electrical and hydraulic components.

Etymology

Origin of electrohydraulic

First recorded in 1920–25; electro- + hydraulic

Example Sentences

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With the instantaneity of electrohydraulic power, the independent suspension puts real muscle into the car’s ride quality, chassis control and stability systems—provided you can ever get it near its limits to tell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Which brings us to the Turbo S’s handling cheat code: its active electrohydraulic roll stabilization system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Future patients may look forward to Jarvik's electrohydraulic heart, a fully portable model powered by an implantable pump and a 5-lb. battery belt worn strapped to the waist.

From Time Magazine Archive

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