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Chem.a trough filled with liquid, esp. water, for collecting gases in bell jars or the like by displacement.[1820-30]
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Pneumatic trough — Pneumatic Pneu*mat ic, Pneumatical Pneu*mat ic*al, a. [L. pneumaticus, Gr. ?, fr. ?, ?, wind, air, ? to blow, breathe; cf. OHG. fnehan: cf. F. pneumatique. Cf. {Pneumonia}.] 1. Consisting of, or resembling, air; having the properties of an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pneumatic trough — A Pneumatic trough is a piece of laboratory apparatus used for collecting gases. The gas may be heavier or lighter than air but it must be insoluble, or only slightly soluble, in water. Examples include hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen.EquipmentThree… … Wikipedia
pneumatic trough — noun : a trough that is filled with water or mercury for use in collecting gases * * * Chem. a trough filled with liquid, esp. water, for collecting gases in bell jars or the like by displacement. [1820 30] * * * pneumatic trough noun A vessel… … Useful english dictionary
pneumatic trough — /njuˌmætɪk ˈtrɒf/ (say nyooh.matik trof) noun a vessel used in laboratories for the collection of gases …
Pneumatic — Pneu*mat ic, Pneumatical Pneu*mat ic*al, a. [L. pneumaticus, Gr. ?, fr. ?, ?, wind, air, ? to blow, breathe; cf. OHG. fnehan: cf. F. pneumatique. Cf. {Pneumonia}.] 1. Consisting of, or resembling, air; having the properties of an elastic fluid;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pneumatic action — Pneumatic Pneu*mat ic, Pneumatical Pneu*mat ic*al, a. [L. pneumaticus, Gr. ?, fr. ?, ?, wind, air, ? to blow, breathe; cf. OHG. fnehan: cf. F. pneumatique. Cf. {Pneumonia}.] 1. Consisting of, or resembling, air; having the properties of an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pneumatic dispatch — Pneumatic Pneu*mat ic, Pneumatical Pneu*mat ic*al, a. [L. pneumaticus, Gr. ?, fr. ?, ?, wind, air, ? to blow, breathe; cf. OHG. fnehan: cf. F. pneumatique. Cf. {Pneumonia}.] 1. Consisting of, or resembling, air; having the properties of an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pneumatic elevator — Pneumatic Pneu*mat ic, Pneumatical Pneu*mat ic*al, a. [L. pneumaticus, Gr. ?, fr. ?, ?, wind, air, ? to blow, breathe; cf. OHG. fnehan: cf. F. pneumatique. Cf. {Pneumonia}.] 1. Consisting of, or resembling, air; having the properties of an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pneumatic lever — Pneumatic Pneu*mat ic, Pneumatical Pneu*mat ic*al, a. [L. pneumaticus, Gr. ?, fr. ?, ?, wind, air, ? to blow, breathe; cf. OHG. fnehan: cf. F. pneumatique. Cf. {Pneumonia}.] 1. Consisting of, or resembling, air; having the properties of an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pneumatic pile — Pneumatic Pneu*mat ic, Pneumatical Pneu*mat ic*al, a. [L. pneumaticus, Gr. ?, fr. ?, ?, wind, air, ? to blow, breathe; cf. OHG. fnehan: cf. F. pneumatique. Cf. {Pneumonia}.] 1. Consisting of, or resembling, air; having the properties of an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
