Definition of "pneumatics" [pneu•mat•ics]

• The study of the mechanical properties of air and other gases. (noun)

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• "• Air pressure is know as pneumatics and is very important."
• "But look at the "pneumatics" and the "pneumonias" and the rest of them."
• ""But look at the 'pneumatics' and the 'pneumonias' and the rest of them."