desmodromic

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UK/ˌdɛzməˈdɹəʊmɪk/

adjective

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.

OriginAncient Greek δεσμός →
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Meanings

adjectivedesmodromic (not comparable)
  1. not comparableHaving 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.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekδεσμός“band, connection”
  2. Englishdesmodromic

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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APA

desmodromic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/desmodromic

MLA

“desmodromic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/desmodromic. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “desmodromic,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/desmodromic.

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