pneumatics

[ noo-mat-iks, nyoo- ]
/ nʊˈmæt ɪks, nyʊ- /

noun (used with a singular verb)

the branch of physics that deals with the mechanical properties of air and other gases.
Also called pneumodynamics.

Origin of pneumatics

First recorded in 1650–60; see origin at pneumatic, -ics

Words nearby pneumatics

pneumatic conveyor, pneumatic duct, pneumatic pile, pneumatic trough, pneumatic tyre, pneumatics, pneumatization, pneumato-, pneumatocardia, pneumatocele, pneumatocyst

Definition for pneumatics (2 of 2)

pneumatic
[ noo-mat-ik, nyoo- ]
/ nʊˈmæt ɪk, nyʊ- /

adjective

noun

a pneumatic tire.
a vehicle having wheels with such tires.

Origin of pneumatic

1650–60; < Latin pneumaticus < Greek pneumatikós pertaining to air, breath or wind, spiritual, equivalent to pneumat- (stem of pneûma; see pneuma) + -ikos -ic

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British Dictionary definitions for pneumatics (1 of 2)

pneumatics
/ (njʊˈmætɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the branch of physics concerned with the mechanical properties of gases, esp air Also called: aerometry, pneumodynamics

British Dictionary definitions for pneumatics (2 of 2)

pneumatic
/ (njʊˈmætɪk) /

adjective

noun

short for pneumatic tyre

Derived forms of pneumatic

pneumatically, adverb

Word Origin for pneumatic

C17: from Late Latin pneumaticus of air or wind, from Greek pneumatikos of air or breath, from pneuma

Medical definitions for pneumatics

pneumatic
[ nōō-măt′ĭk ]

adj.

Of or relating to air or other gases.
Relating to respiration.
Relating to a structure that is filled with air.

Scientific definitions for pneumatics

pneumatic
[ nōō-măt′ĭk ]

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.