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pneumatic

pneu·mat·ic [ noo máttik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. using compressed air: operated by compressed air in a tool or machine

2. filled with air: filled with air, especially compressed air

3. physics involving compressed gases: relating to, operated by, or typical of the pressure of compressed gases, especially air pressure or compressed air

4. of gases or wind: relating to or typical of air, gases, or wind

5. religion of soul: relating to the soul or spirit

6. birds having air-filled cavities: describes bird's bones that contain air-filled cavities

7. full-breasted: having large breasts ( informal ) ( offensive in some contexts )

[Mid-17th century. Via French and Latin< Greek pneumatikos< pneuma (see pneuma)]

pneu·mat·i·cal·ly adverb
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