pneumatics

[ noo-mat-iks, nyoo- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

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

pneumatics

/ njʊˈmætɪks /

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

First recorded in 1650–60; pneumatic, -ics

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

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

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

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

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

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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