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Webster 1913 Edition

Pneumatics

Pneu-mat′ics

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
pneumatique
.]
1.
That branch of science which treats of the mechanical properties of air and other elastic fluids, as of their weight, pressure, elasticity, etc. See
Mechanics
.
2.
(Philos. & Theol.)
The scientific study or knowledge of spiritual beings and their relations to God, angels, and men.

Webster 1828 Edition

Pneumatics

PNEUMAT'ICS

,
Noun.
In natural philosophy, that branch which treats of air. In chimistry, that branch which treats of the gases.
1.
In the schools, the doctrine of spiritual substances, as God, angels, and the souls of men.

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pneumatics

pneumatics

See also: pneumàtics

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pneumatics ‎(uncountable)

  1. The branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases
  2. (theology, obsolete) The scientific study or knowledge of spiritual beings and their relations to God, angels, and human beings.

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