desmodromic
English
/ˌdɛzməˈdɹəʊmɪk/
adj
Definitions
- (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.
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek δεσμός (bond, fetter, band, imprisonment, connection, bonds, bondage).
Origin
Ancient Greek
δεσμός
Gloss
bond, fetter, band, imprisonment, connection, bonds, bondage
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- bacteria English
- caldesmon English
- desmodont English
- δέω Ancient Greek
- δεσμοφύλαξ Ancient Greek
- δεσμός Ancient Greek
- ζυγόδεσμον Ancient Greek
- στρωματόδεσμον Ancient Greek
- σύνδεσμος Ancient Greek
- ἀμπελόδεσμος Ancient Greek
- ἐπίδεσμος Ancient Greek
- تسمه Persian
- δεσμός Greek (modern)
- tasma Turkish