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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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pneumatics1

First recorded in 1650–60; pneumatic, -ics

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