hydraulic pump
[haɪˈdrɔːlɪk pʌmp]
nounpl: hydraulic pumps
bomba hidráulica
1. A mechanical device that converts mechanical energy into hydraulic energy by pressurizing fluid to generate flow
The hydraulic pump powers the braking system in modern cars.
A bomba hidráulica alimenta o sistema de freios em carros modernos.
2. Equipment used in construction and industrial machinery to move or control heavy loads through pressurized fluid
The excavator's hydraulic pump lifts massive amounts of earth.
A bomba hidráulica da escavadeira levanta quantidades enormes de terra.
Hydraulic pumps are fundamental components in Brazilian industrial development, particularly in agriculture (large tractors and combines), construction, and manufacturing sectors. The term 'bomba hidráulica' is universally understood among mechanics and engineers in both Brazil and Portugal. In the USA, hydraulic systems are equally critical in construction equipment, heavy machinery, and aerospace applications.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pump up the pressure - aumentar a pressão
keep the hydraulics running - manter a hidráulica funcionando
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