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Definition of Pneumatics

Pneumatics
Pneumatics Pneu*mat"ics, n. [Cf. F. pneumatique.] 1. That branch of science which treats of the mechanical properties of air and other elastic fluids, as of their weight, pressure, elasticity, etc. See Mechanics. 2. (Philos. & Theol.) The scientific study or knowledge of spiritual beings and their relations to God, angels, and men.
Pneumatic
Pneumatic Pneu*mat"ic, n. A vehicle, as a bicycle, the wheels of which are fitted with pneumatic tires.
Pneumatic
Pneumatic Pneu*mat"ic, Pneumatical Pneu*mat"ic*al, a. Adapted for containing compressed air; inflated with air; as, a pneumatic cushion; a pneumatic tire, a tire formed of an annular tube of flexible fabric, as India rubber, suitable for being inflated with air.
Pneumatic
Pneumatic Pneu*mat"ic, Pneumatical Pneu*mat"ic*al, a. [L. pneumaticus, Gr. ?, fr. ?, ?, wind, air, ? to blow, breathe; cf. OHG. fnehan: cf. F. pneumatique. Cf. Pneumonia.] 1. Consisting of, or resembling, air; having the properties of an elastic fluid; gaseous; opposed to dense or solid. The pneumatical substance being, in some bodies, the native spirit of the body. --Bacon. 2. Of or pertaining to air, or to elastic fluids or their properties; pertaining to pneumatics; as, pneumatic experiments. ``Pneumatical discoveries.' --Stewart. 3. Moved or worked by pressure or flow of air; as, a pneumatic instrument; a pneumatic engine. 4. (Biol.) Fitted to contain air; Having cavities filled with air; as, pneumatic cells; pneumatic bones. Pneumatic action, or Pneumatic lever (Mus.), a contrivance for overcoming the resistance of the keys and other movable parts in an organ, by causing compressed air from the wind chest to move them. Pneumatic dispatch, a system of tubes, leading to various points, through which letters, packages, etc., are sent, by the flow and pressure of air. Pneumatic elevator, a hoisting machine worked by compressed air. Pneumatic pile, a tubular pile or cylinder of large diameter sunk by atmospheric pressure. Pneumatic pump, an air-exhausting or forcing pump. Pneumatic railway. See Atmospheric railway, under Atmospheric. Pneumatic syringe, a stout tube closed at one end, and provided with a piston, for showing that the heat produced by compressing a gas will ignite substances. Pneumatic trough, a trough, generally made of wood or sheet metal, having a perforated shelf, and used, when filled with water or mercury, for collecting gases in chemical operations. Pneumatic tube. See Pneumatic dispatch, above.

Meaning of Pneumatics from wikipedia

- compared to pneumatics. Supply more power than pneumatics. Can also do many purposes at one time: lubrication, cooling and power transmission. Pneumatic logic...
- other materials Pneumatic hammer (forging), a pneumatically driven forging hammer Rivet gun, an air-power hammer that uses pneumatics to drive the hammer...
- pneumatics. The LEGO pneumatics components were first introduced as part of the LEGO Technic range in 1984. Since their introduction, LEGO pneumatics...
- The pneumatics ("spiritual", from Gr**** πνεῦμα, "spirit") were, in Gnosticism, the highest order of humans, the other two orders being psychics and hylics...
- A pneumatic filter is a device which removes contaminants from a compressed air stream. This can be done using a number of different techniques and tools...
- motors Speciality actuators that combine rotary and linear motion—frequently used for clamping operations Vacuum generators Pneumatic cylinder Pneumatics...
- A pneumatic bladder is an inflatable (pneumatic) bag technology with many applications. Pneumatic bladders are used to seal drains and ducts to contain...
- fluid is a gas, leakage from a pneumatic cylinder will not drip out and contaminate the surroundings, making pneumatics more desirable where cleanliness...
- A pneumatic tool, air tool, air-powered tool or pneumatic-powered tool is a type of power tool, driven by compressed air supplied by an air compressor...
- A pneumatic drill may refer to a: Jackhammer, a tool used to break up rock and pavement Drill, run by compressed air This disambiguation page lists articles...