(haɪˈdrɒlɪkɪŋ) n (Mining & Quarrying) a type of mining that uses water to move rock. Also called: hydraulic mining
hydraulicking
hydraulicking
[hī′drȯ·lə·kiŋ] (mining engineering) Excavating alluvial or other mineral deposits by means of high-pressure water jets. Also known as hydraulic excavation; hydraulic extraction; hydroextraction.