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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesdesmodrómico
Pronunciation / Transliteration: des-mo-dro-mi-co
"El sistema desmodrómico permite un control preciso de las válvulas."
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2 senses- 1
Relating to a system of valve actuation in which the valves are closed by a mechanism that is distinct from the one that opens them.
"The desmodromic system in the Ducati motorcycle ensures precise valve timing and eliminates the need for valve springs." - 2
Describing a mechanical design that enhances performance by providing more accurate control over engine components.
"Engineers praised the desmodromic design for its ability to improve the efficiency of high-performance engines."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'desmodromic' is derived from the Greek roots 'desmos' meaning 'bond' and 'dromos' meaning 'running'. It was coined in the early 20th century to describe a specific type of valve actuation system in engines, particularly in motorcycles, where both the opening and closing of the valves are controlled mechanically.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Desmodromic" is said worldwide
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désmodromique
Transliteration: dez-mo-dro-mik
"Le système désmodromique de la moto garantit un timing précis des soupapes."
desmodromisch
Transliteration: des-mo-dro-mish
"Das desmodromische System sorgt für eine präzise Steuerung der Ventile."
desmodromico
Transliteration: des-mo-dro-mi-ko
"Il sistema desmodromico della Ducati migliora le prestazioni del motore."
desmodrómico
Transliteration: des-mo-dro-mi-co
"El sistema desmodrómico permite un control preciso de las válvulas."
desmodrômico
Transliteration: des-mo-dron-mi-co
"O sistema desmodrômico garante um desempenho superior do motor."
डेस्मोड्रोमिक
Transliteration: desmodromik
"डुकाटी की मोटरसाइकिल में डेस्मोड्रोमिक प्रणाली सटीक वाल्व समय सुनिश्चित करती है।"
双向阀门系统
Transliteration: shuāngxiàng fámén xìtǒng
"这款摩托车的双向阀门系统确保了精确的阀门时机。"
데스모드로믹
Transliteration: desmodeuro-mik
"데스모드로믹 시스템은 엔진 성능을 향상시킵니다."
デスモドロミック
Transliteration: desumodoromikku
"デスモドロミックシステムはエンジンの性能を向上させます。"
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