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Dead center   /dɛd sˈɛntər/   Listen
Dead center

noun
1.
The position of a crank when it is in line with the connecting rod and not exerting torque.  Synonym: dead centre.





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"Dead center" Quotes from Famous Books



... of port opening for live steam to cylinder ahead or back of piston when the piston is on the dead center. If the steam edge of the valve is in line with the edge of the steam port when the piston is on the center, it is said to be ...
— The Traveling Engineers' Association - To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads • Anonymous


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