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backdrivability

backdrivability noun: the ability of a system of gears to be operated by applying a force to the output, transmitting force through the geartrain in the reverse of the usual direction.

Noun

backdrivability (uncountable)

  1. The ability of a system of gears to be operated by applying a force to the output, transmitting force through the geartrain in the reverse of the usual direction.

Origin of backdrivability

From backdrivable + -ity.

Questions about backdrivability

What does backdrivability mean?
Backdrivability means the ability of a system of gears to be operated by applying a force to the output, transmitting force through the geartrain in the reverse of the usual direction.
What part of speech is backdrivability?
Backdrivability is a noun.

Words near backdrivability in the dictionary

  1. backdowns
  2. backdraft
  3. backdrafts
  4. backdraught
  5. backdraughts
  6. backdrivability
  7. backdrivable
  8. backdrive
  9. backdriving
  10. backdrop
  11. backdropped

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