desmodromic

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌdɛzməˈdɹəʊmɪk/

Adjective

desmodromic (not comparable)

  1. (of a mechanical device) 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.
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