Etymology

desmodromic

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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

Ancient Greek δεσμός
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromδεσμός“band, connection”
  2. English todaydesmodromic

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

Words from the same roots

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