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desmodromic.

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.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˌdɛzməˈdɹəʊmɪk/UK
  1. 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.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek δεσμός (desmós, “band, connection”) + δρόμος (drómos, “a course, race course, road”). By surface analysis, desmo- + drom(o)- + -ic.

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