"desmodromic" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˌdɛzməˈdɹəʊmɪk/ [UK]
Etymology: Ancient Greek δεσμός (desmós, “band, connection”) + δρόμος (drómos, “a course, race course, road”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|δεσμός||band, connection}} Ancient Greek δεσμός (desmós, “band, connection”), {{m|grc|δρόμος||a course, race course, road}} δρόμος (drómos, “a course, race course, road”) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} desmodromic (not comparable)
  1. (of a mechanical device) Having different controls for its actuation in different directions, especially of an engine valve that is positively closed by a cam and leverage system rather than springs. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-desmodromic-en-adj-fw01dg7u Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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