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pneumatic
[noo-mat-ik, nyoo-]
adjective
of or relating to air, gases, or wind.
of or relating to pneumatics.
operated by air or by the pressure or exhaustion of air.
a pneumatic drill.
filled with or containing compressed air, as a tire.
equipped with pneumatic tires.
Theology.of or relating to the spirit; spiritual.
Zoology.containing air or air cavities.
noun
a pneumatic tire.
a vehicle having wheels with such tires.
pneumatic
/ ʊˈæɪ /
adjective
of or concerned with air, gases, or wind Compare hydraulic
(of a machine or device) operated by compressed air or by a vacuum
a pneumatic drill
pneumatic brakes
containing compressed air
a pneumatic tyre
of or concerned with pneumatics
theol
of or relating to the soul or spirit
of or relating to the Holy Ghost or other spiritual beings
(of the bones of birds) containing air spaces which reduce their weight as an adaptation to flying
informal(of a woman) well rounded, esp with a large bosom
noun
short for pneumatic tyre
pneumatic
Relating to gases, especially air.
Filled with or operated by compressed air. Pneumatic machines often involve the transmission of force through air pressure in pipes or tubes.
See also hydraulic
Other Word Forms
- pneumatically adverb
- pneumaticity noun
- nonpneumatic adjective
- nonpneumatically adverb
- semipneumatic adjective
- unpneumatic adjective
- unpneumatically adverb
- Աˈپ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of pneumatic1
Word History and Origins
Origin of pneumatic1
Example Sentences
“If they lose, it gets crushed by this massive new pneumatic press, then ground up and put into the bottom of the totem for next year,” McCabe said, a smile on his face.
It wasn’t easy: The half-ton compressor needed to drive the team’s large pneumatic drill was too heavy for their helicopter.
They began carefully removing dirt using a vacuum and pneumatic knives, Scott said.
Back at Cooper’s dino-shop, work began to clean and reassemble the stegosaurus, with equipment including sand-blasting jets, pneumatic chisels and powerful microscopes.
In collaboration with the University of Tokyo and Bridgestone Corporation, Kyoto University has now developed a method to control pneumatic artificial muscles, which are soft robotic actuators.
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When To Use
Pneumatic means filled with or operated by compressed air.In general, pneumatic means related to air or wind, and pneumatics is the branch of physics that deals with the properties of air. But the adjective pneumatic is most commonly applied to machines that work by using compressed air or a vacuum, like pneumatic brakes or a pneumatic drill (also called a jackhammer).Example: The bank uses a pneumatic tube so you can deposit your checks without going in.
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