desmodromic
English
Etymology
Ancient Greek δεσμός (desmós, “band, connection”) + δρόμος (drómos, “a course, race course, road”).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˌdɛzməˈdɹəʊmɪk/
Adjective
desmodromic (not comparable)
- (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.