desmodromic

/D EH1 Z M AH0 D R OW0 M IH0 K/
adjective
  1. 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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