desmodromic

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek δεσμός (desmós, band, connection) + δρόμος (drómos, a course, race course, road).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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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.