electrohydraulic

adjective

elec·​tro·​hy·​drau·​lic i-ˌlek-trō-hī-ˈdrȯ-lik 

-ˈdrä-

1

: of or relating to a combination of electric and hydraulic mechanisms

2

: involving or produced by the action of very brief but powerful pulse discharges of electricity under a liquid resulting in the generation of shock waves and highly reactive chemical species

an electrohydraulic effect

Examples of electrohydraulic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is biased entirely to rear-wheel drive but can send torque to the front wheels (up to 100 percent, should conditions demand it) via an electrohydraulic multiple clutch. —Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2018

The 4Motion system uses an electrohydraulic clutch pack to engage the compact all-wheel-drive coupling, which is situated neatly in the rear differential housing. —Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 1 Mar. 2018

With the carbon-fiber wheels fitted, the steering is very light on-center, and feedback from the otherwise perfectly weighted electrohydraulic steering is amplified. —Marc Urbano, Car and Driver, 22 Jan. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1