What does desmodromic mean?

Definitions for desmodromic
desmod·romic

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word desmodromic.

Wiktionary

  1. desmodromicadjective

    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.

  2. Etymology: δεσμός + δρόμος.

How to pronounce desmodromic?

How to say desmodromic in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of desmodromic in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of desmodromic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


Translations for desmodromic

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

Get even more translations for desmodromic »

Translation

Find a translation for the desmodromic definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"desmodromic." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 Apr. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/desmodromic>.

Discuss these desmodromic definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for desmodromic? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Image or illustration of

    desmodromic

    Credit »

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Browse Definitions.net

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    a white Southerner who supported Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War (usually for self-interest)
    A defilement
    B taper
    C scalawag
    D squint-eye

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for desmodromic: