airdraulic

adjective

air·​drau·​lic

(ˈ)er-¦drȯ-lik

: combining pneumatic and hydraulic operation

an airdraulic machine employing both air and oil in the same pressure enclosure

Word History

Etymology

air entry 3 + hydraulic

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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