pneumatic
njuːˈmætɪk
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Definition of pneumatic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
airTECH.related to air or gasesTECH.
  • The pneumatic system controls the airflow.
aerial gaseous
2.
technologyTECH.operated by compressed air or gasTECH.
  • The pneumatic drill made quick work of the concrete..
3.
scienceTECH.having air-filled cavitiesTECH.
  • Birds have pneumatic bones for flight.
air-filled inflated
4.
spiritualityDatedrelating to the spirit or soulDated
  • The text had a pneumatic quality.
ethereal immaterial spiritual
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Expressions with pneumatic

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rubber tyre filled with air for vehicles
The car's pneumatic tyre needed more air.
machine part that uses compressed air to move a sliding rod
The robot arm extends when the pneumatic cylinder pushes its rod outward.
device that uses compressed air to start stop or change fluid flow
The technician replaced the faulty pneumatic valve in the conveyor system.
braking device that uses compressed air pressure to slow movement
The train relies on a pneumatic brake for safe stopping.
system moving materials using air pressure
The factory uses a pneumatic conveyor for grain.
power tool driven by compressed air used for breaking up hard materials
The workers used a pneumatic drill to break the concrete pavement..

Origin of pneumatic

Greek, pneuma (breath) + -tic (pertaining to)

Terms with pneumatic included in their meaning

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tools
pneumatic tool that uses compressed air to drive a hammer
vehicle tire
pneumatic tire with cords running across the tread
construction
pneumatic drill for breaking up rock and concrete
automotive
the outer cover of a pneumatic tyre
transportation
smooth ride from a pneumatic suspension system
automotive
pneumatic suspension system in vehicles
PASGabbr.
abr: pneumatic antishock garment
inflatable suit used to stop heavy bleeding

Examples of pneumatic in a sentence

  • He studied the pneumatic properties of the new material.
  • The pneumatic system controls the machinery.
  • Pneumatic tools are essential in this workshop.
  • Many fish have a pneumatic swim bladder.
  • The plant's pneumatic tissues help it float.
  • His words carried a pneumatic resonance.

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  1. French:pneumatique, spirituel, ...
  2. German:pneumatisch, luftgefüllt, ...
  3. Italian:pneumatico, spirituale, ...
  4. Spanish:neumático, espiritual, ...
  5. Portuguese:pneumático, ...
  6. Chinese:气动的, 压缩空气驱动的, ...
  7. Japanese:空気圧の, 空気圧, ...
  8. Arabic:هَوَائِيّ, نِفَاثِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּנֵאוּמָטִי, פְּנֵיאוּמָטִי, ...
  10. Russian:пневматический, воздухоносный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пневматичний, повітроносний, ...
  12. Hindi:वायवीय, संपीडित-वायुचालित, ...
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