desmodromiqueadjectiveSyllable DecompositiondesmodromiqueEtymologyexpandFrom Ancient Greek δεσμός (desmós, “bond, link”) and δρόμος (drómos, “course, running”).Definition1. Applies to a mechanical device where the return function uses an active control: lever or rod instead of a spring.expandLa commande desmodromique des soupapes sur un moteur.PluraldesmodromiquesTranslationsenglish:positiveSee alsodesmodromiques (adj.)