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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.
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a vehicle having wheels with such tires.
Origin of pneumatic First recorded in 1650–60; from Latin pneumaticus “pertaining to air; powered by wind or air,” from Greek pneumatikós “pertaining to air, breath or wind; powered by wind or air; spiritual,” equivalent to pneumat- (stem of pneûma) + -ikos; see origin at pneuma,-ic
OTHER WORDS FROM pneumatic pneu·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb pneu·ma·tic·i·ty [noo-muh -tis -i-tee, nyoo-], /ˌnu məˈtɪs ɪ ti, ˌnyu-/, noun non·pneu·mat·ic, adjective non·pneu·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb sem·i·pneu·mat·ic, adjective un·pneu·mat·ic, adjective un·pneu·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
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Words nearby pneumatic pneum., pneuma, pneumarthrogram, pneumarthrography, pneumarthrosis, pneumatic , pneumatic bone, pneumatic conveyor, pneumatic duct, pneumatic pile, pneumatics
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Example sentences from the Web for pneumatic Random orbital sanders can be corded, cordless, or pneumatic -powered for people with compressors in their wood shops.
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This pneumatic -powered orbital sander requires an air compressor, so it might not be great for casual woodworkers.
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My current wife has no need for a jealous bone in her pneumatic body.
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The "spring" of the air is evident to us in the pneumatic tire of the bicycle or automobile.
The Story of Great Inventions | Elmer Ellsworth Burns
A weighed amount of oxide of silver is placed in a glass tube connected with a pneumatic trough.
Scientific Culture, and Other Essays | Josiah Parsons Cooke
Within minutes the hole was empty of rock and the pneumatic drills were hammering again.
The Flaming Mountain | Harold Leland Goodwin
This shutter is opened, in the first instance, by pressure upon a bulb, p125 in the same manner as any of the pneumatic devices.
Photography in the Studio and in the Field | Edward M. Estabrooke
The aperture was opened and closed by a pneumatic shutter fastened to the back of the screen.
Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 | Various
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British Dictionary definitions for pneumatic 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
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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
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Words related to pneumatic aerial, atmospheric, blowy, breezy, exposed, fresh, gaseous, gusty, light, lofty, vaporous, ventilated, windy, drafty, fluttering, out-of-doors, uncluttered, well-ventilated
Medical definitions for pneumatic adj. Of or relating to air or other gases.
Relating to respiration.
Relating to a structure that is filled with air.
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Scientific definitions for 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 .
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