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Signification (Anglais)

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.

Concepts

amortisseur à fluide

Synonymes

vibration absorber

shocker

snubber

vibration damper

vibroshock

shock damper

oscillation absorber

shock reducer

buffer case

shock absorber

deoscillator

Étymologie (Anglais)

From dash + pot.