pneumatics

pneumatics

See also: pneumàtics

English

Alternative forms

• pneumaticks (obsolete)

Noun

pneumatics (uncountable)

1. The branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases
2. (theology, obsolete) The scientific study or knowledge of spiritual beings and their relations to God, angels, and human beings.

Related terms

• pneumatic

Translations

branch of mechanics

Estonian: pneumaatika Finnish: pneumatiikka (fi) French: pneumatique (fr) f

German: Pneumatik (de) f Portuguese: pneumática (pt) f Tagalog: buhagsigwasan

scientific study or knowledge

German: Pneumatik (de) f, Pneumatologie (de) f

See also

• hydraulics