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Pneumatic vs Nonpneumatic - What's the difference?

pneumatic | nonpneumatic |

As adjectives the difference between pneumatic and nonpneumatic

is that pneumatic is neumatic while nonpneumatic is not pneumatic.

As a noun pneumatic

is tire (of an automobile).

pneumatic

English

Alternative forms

* pneumatick (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, relating to, or resembling air or other gases
  • Of or relating to pneumatics
  • Powered by, or filled with compressed air
  • a pneumatic instrument or engine
  • (zoology) Having cavities filled with air
  • pneumatic cells or bones
  • Spiritual; of or relating to the pneuma
  • (of a woman) well-rounded; full-breasted; bouncy (especially during sex)
  • "Every one says I'm awfully pneumatic," said Lenina reflectively, patting her own legs.'' - Aldous Huxley - ''Brave New World (chapter 6)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (gnosticism) In gnostic theologian Valentinus' triadic grouping of man the highest type; a person focused on spiritual reality (the other two being hylic and psychic).
  • nonpneumatic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Not pneumatic.