hydraulicity

noun

hy·​drau·​lic·​i·​ty

ˌhī(ˌ)drȯˈlisətē

plural -es

: the capacity which hydraulic cements or their ingredients have for hardening under water

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary hydraulic entry 2 + -ity

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