Pneumatic ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Pneumatic ( adjective )

1. Using or operated by compressed air.
2. Of or relating to the lungs or respiration.

Origin:

Early 18th century: from greek pneuma "breath, wind" + -matic.

Examples:

1. The pneumatic drill uses compressed air to break up concrete.
2. The pneumatic tires are filled with compressed air.
3. Pneumatic transmission systems use compressed air to power tools and machines.
4. A pneumatic hammer is a power tool that uses compressed air to drive nails.
5. Pneumatic muscles are artificial muscles that use compressed air to move.

(As a noun)

Pneumatic ( noun )

1. Using or operated by compressed air.
2. Of or relating to the lungs or respiration.

Origin:

Early 18th century: from greek pneuma "breath, wind" + -matic.

Examples:

1. The pneumatic drill uses compressed air to break up concrete.
2. The pneumatic tires are filled with compressed air.
3. Pneumatic transmission systems use compressed air to power tools and machines.
4. A pneumatic hammer is a power tool that uses compressed air to drive nails.
5. Pneumatic muscles are artificial muscles that use compressed air to move.