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Actuation vs Desmodromic - What's the difference?

actuation | desmodromic |

As a noun actuation

is the act of putting into motion.

As an adjective desmodromic is

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.

actuation

English

Noun

(head)
  • The act of putting into motion.
    • Although he pressed the button, the actual actuation was done by an immense series of levers and cranks.

    desmodromic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (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.