Uk English Meaning of diaphragm

Diaphragm

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Wordnet

diaphragm (n)

a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens

(anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration

a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix

electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves

Webster

diaphragm (n.)

A dividing membrane or thin partition, commonly with an opening through it.

The muscular and tendinous partition separating the cavity of the chest from that of the abdomen; the midriff.

A calcareous plate which divides the cavity of certain shells into two parts.

A plate with an opening, which is generally circular, used in instruments to cut off marginal portions of a beam of light, as at the focus of a telescope.

A partition in any compartment, for various purposes.

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Diaphragm

a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens, (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; funct

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diaphote => Diaphote, diaphoretical => Diaphoretic, diaphoretic => diaphoretic, diaphoresis => Diaphoresis, diaphonics => Diaphonics,