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double-acting
[ duhb-uhl-ak-ting ]
adjective
- (of a reciprocating engine, pump, etc.) having pistons accomplishing work in both directions, fluid being admitted alternately to opposite ends of the cylinders. Compare single-acting.
- (of a hinge of a door or the like) permitting movement in either direction from the normal, or closed, position.
- having twice the usual effectiveness, strength, use, etc.
double-acting
adjective
- See single-acting(of a reciprocating engine or pump) having a piston or pistons that are pressurized alternately on opposite sides Compare single-acting
- (of a hinge, door, etc) having complementary actions in opposed directions
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Word History and Origins
Origin of double-acting1
First recorded in 1835–45
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Example Sentences
He worked at Dolcoath the 63-inch cylinder double-acting engine, upon Boulton and Watt's plan.
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A table mounted with one blow-pipe made on this plan, and worked by a double-acting bellows, is recommended for students' use.
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Some double-acting cylinders have a piston rod half the area of the piston.
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The Double-acting Force Pump is in principle a double plunger pump.
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This company substituted a double-acting pump early in 1910.
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