Desmodromic

//ˌdɛzməˈdɹəʊmɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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

Etymology

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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