"desmodromic" meaning in English

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        "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."
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          "engine",
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          "valve",
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          "cam",
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          "leverage",
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          "spring",
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        "(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."
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        "of a mechanical device"
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        "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."
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