Dashpot
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dashpot is a noun meaning A mechanical damping device consisting of a piston that moves through a viscous fluid (usually oil); used, in conjunction with a spring, in shock absorbers.
Meaning
A mechanical damping device consisting of a piston that moves through a viscous fluid (usually oil); used, in conjunction with a spring, in shock absorbers.
Word Forms
- dashpots
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include damper, dampener, overdamper, diaphone, underdamper, drop.
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