Pneumatic Meaning in English
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Definition
Powered by or filled with air or gas under pressure, often used to describe tools, machines, or tires that operate with compressed air.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily technical or scientific; not used in everyday conversation except about tools, machines, or tires. Common collocations: 'pneumatic drill', 'pneumatic tube', 'pneumatic tire'. Often confused with 'hydraulic' (uses fluid, not air).
Example Sentences
He invented a clever pneumatic system to open all the doors with just one button.
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The mechanic used a pneumatic drill to fix the road.
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A pneumatic tube system is used to send documents quickly.
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This truck has pneumatic tires for a smoother ride.
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At the dentist, they cleaned my teeth with a pneumatic tool that sprays air and water.
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You’ll hear a loud noise when the pneumatic brakes kick in on the train.
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