Definitions for dashpot
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Wiktionary
dashpot(Noun)
A mechanical damping device consisting of a piston that moves through a viscous fluid (usually oil); used, in conjunction with a spring, in shock absorbers
Webster Dictionary
Dashpot(noun)
a pneumatic or hydraulic cushion for a falling weight, as in the valve gear of a steam engine, to prevent shock
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