pneumatics
nounUK /njuːˈmætɪks/
US /nuːˈmætɪks/
Pneumatics is the use of air to make machines move and work.
The bus doors open and close thanks to pneumatics.
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2. The branch of physics that studies the mechanical properties of gases.
He studied pneumatics as part of his physics degree.
3. The parts of a machine that are powered by air.
The mechanic checked the pneumatics on the factory robot.
4. The science of using air or gas pressure to do useful work.
Pneumatics helped engineers design better braking systems for trains.