Crossword clues for pneumatics
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Mechanics \Me*chan"ics\, n. [Cf. F. m['e]canique.] That science, or branch of applied mathematics, which treats of the action of forces on bodies.
Note: That part of mechanics which considers the action of forces in producing rest or equilibrium is called statics; that which relates to such action in producing motion is called dynamics. The term mechanics includes the action of forces on all bodies, whether solid, liquid, or gaseous. It is sometimes, however, and formerly was often, used distinctively of solid bodies only: The mechanics of liquid bodies is called also hydrostatics, or hydrodynamics, according as the laws of rest or of motion are considered. The mechanics of gaseous bodies is called also pneumatics. The mechanics of fluids in motion, with special reference to the methods of obtaining from them useful results, constitutes hydraulics.
Animal mechanics (Physiol.), that portion of physiology which has for its object the investigation of the laws of equilibrium and motion in the animal body. The most important mechanical principle is that of the lever, the bones forming the arms of the levers, the contractile muscles the power, the joints the fulcra or points of support, while the weight of the body or of the individual limbs constitutes the weight or resistance.
Applied mechanics, the principles of abstract mechanics applied to human art; also, the practical application of the laws of matter and motion to the construction of machines and structures of all kinds.
orbital mechanics, the principles governing the motion of bodies in orbit around other bodies under gravitational influence, such as artificial Earth satellites.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1650s, from pneumatic. Also see -ics.
Wiktionary
alt. 1 The branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases 2 (context theology obsolete English) The scientific study or knowledge of spiritual beings and their relations to God, angels, and human beings. n. 1 The branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases 2 (context theology obsolete English) The scientific study or knowledge of spiritual beings and their relations to God, angels, and human beings.
WordNet
n. the branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases
Wikipedia
Pneumatics (From Greek: πνεύμα) is a branch of engineering that makes use of gas or pressurized air.
Pneumatic systems used extensively in industry are commonly powered by compressed air or compressed inert gases. A centrally located and electrically powered compressor powers cylinders, air motors, and other pneumatic devices. A pneumatic system controlled through manual or automatic solenoid valves is selected when it provides a lower cost, more flexible, or safer alternative to electric motors and actuators.
Pneumatics also has applications in dentistry, construction, mining, and other areas.
Usage examples of "pneumatics".
Shutting down the pneumatics on the jackhammer, Garrett lowered the bandanna that covered his nose and mouth.
He slapped the metal plate on the wall that operated the pneumatics, then turned toward the recovery room and gave the nurses the medication order to bring Burton completely out from under anesthesia.
By sundry means these wonder-works are made: some by pneumatics, some by strained ropes, some by springs that imitate lively motion.
In Germany the Ariston player with thirty-six notes then the Hupfeld with sixty-one still no pneumatics till the Welte family patents its pneumatic Orchestrion operated with a perforated paper roll, in France Carpentier shows his Melograph and Melotrope to the French Academy, mechanical fingers brought to life by electromagnets and a perforated strip.