pneumodynamics

American

[noo-moh-dahy-nam-iks, -di-, nyoo-] / ˌnu moʊ daɪˈnæm ɪks, -dɪ-, ˌnyu- /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

Physics. pneumatics.

pneumodynamics British

/ ˌnjuːməʊdaɪˈnæmɪks /

noun

(functioning as singular) another name for pneumatics

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Etymology

Origin of pneumodynamics

First recorded in 1830–40; pneumo- + dynamics

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