pneumatics

[ noo-mat-iks, nyoo- ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of physics that deals with the mechanical properties of air and other gases.

pneumatics

/ njʊˈmætɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the branch of physics concerned with the mechanical properties of gases, esp air Also calledaerometrypneumodynamics

Word History and Origins

Origin of pneumatics¹

First recorded in 1650–60; pneumatic, -ics

Example Sentences

He commenced to experiment in electro-pneumatics in the year 1860, and early in 1861 communicated his discoveries to Mr. Barker.

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Well, I must admit that you are rather too young to study pneumatics.

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God himself, ignorant of pneumatics, believes the project possible, and confounds their language to prevent it.

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Does not the air pump, which you used in the experiments, on pneumatics, operate upon the same principles as the sucking pump?

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Boyle made the air-pump a means of advancing the science of pneumatics, and became the founder of experimental chymistry.

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