About The Word Direct-acting
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Direct-acting
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What's The Definition Of Direct-acting?Synonyms | Synonyms for Direct-acting: Related Terms | Find terms related to Direct-acting: See Also | Direct-acting In Webster's Dictionary \Di*rect"-act`ing\, a. (Mach.)
Acting directly, as one part upon another, without the
intervention of other working parts.
{Direct-acting steam engine}, one in which motion is
transmitted to the crank without the intervention of a
beam or lever; -- also called {direct-action steam
engine}.
{Direct-acting steam pump}, one in which the steam piston rod
is directly connected with the pump rod; -- also called
{direct-action steam pump}.
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