poppet Meaning & Definition

  • En [ ˈpɒp.ɪt]
  • Us [ ˈpɑː.pɪt]

Meaning of poppet In English

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  • The use of poppets and potions, sometimes described as ' object magic ', is here considered as part of this more general category of non-spectral acts of witchcraft.

  • The roof and floor of the dense gas zone feature large diameter poppet valves to facilitate complete filling with dense gas while avoiding membrane failure caused by excessive internal pressure.

  • As far as petrol engines are concerned, perhaps the most interesting development of the year is an air-cooled engine operating with sleeve valves instead of poppet valves.

  • Additionally, smaller valve openings and longer opening times makes them less gas efficient than their poppet-valve counterparts.

  • As poppet valves came into use, a simplified valve gear using a camshaft came into use.

  • Poppet, a word that sounds similar, is sometimes a term of endearment, similar to love, pet, doll or dear.

  • Stellite was a major improvement in the production of poppet valves and valve seats for the valves, particularly exhaust valves, of internal combustion engines.

  • The overhead poppet valves each feature two concentric valve springs, and are operated by pushrods, with adjustable rocker arms to facilitate valve clearance adjustment.

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