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Pneumatic

Adjective

1. Operated by air or other gases under pressure.

Example sentence: The pneumatic drill made quick work of breaking up the concrete.

2. Of or relating to the branch of physics that deals with the mechanical properties of air and other gases.

Example sentence: The pneumatic system is an essential part of the ventilation system in the building.

Noun

1. A vehicle tire inflated with air.

Example sentence: The mechanic replaced the damaged pneumatic on the car.

Plural noun: pneumatics

1. The branch of technology concerned with pneumatics.

Example sentence: The new industrial plant seeks technicians experienced with pneumatics.