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pneumatics

/noo-mat-iks, nyoo-/US // nʊˈmæt ɪks, nyʊ- //UK // (njʊˈmætɪks) //

气动学,气动系统,气动装置,气动技术

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the branch of physics that deals with the mechanical properties of air and other gases.

Examples

  • He commenced to experiment in electro-pneumatics in the year 1860, and early in 1861 communicated his discoveries to Mr. Barker.

  • Well, I must admit that you are rather too young to study pneumatics.

  • God himself, ignorant of pneumatics, believes the project possible, and confounds their language to prevent it.

  • Does not the air pump, which you used in the experiments, on pneumatics, operate upon the same principles as the sucking pump?

  • Boyle made the air-pump a means of advancing the science of pneumatics, and became the founder of experimental chymistry.