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diaphragm

[dahy-uh-fram] / ˈdaɪ əˌfræm /




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"This allowed fuel to flow through the diaphragm and into the engine," the inquiry report said.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

These included specialized teeth, changes in the palate and diaphragm that supported more efficient breathing and metabolism, and likely features such as warm-bloodedness and fur.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 19, 2026

After the operation, doctors will assess whether Bolsonaro can undergo an additional procedure: blockage of the phrenic nerve, which controls the diaphragm, for recurrent hiccups, Birolini said.

From Barron's ● Dec. 25, 2025

For example, “Pinky could conclude only that the strength of the floor diaphragm where the trench headers bisected the slab was inadequate.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025

He caught sight of the rise and fall of his diaphragm and was surprised to see how quickly he was breathing.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

When runners are not efficiently using their diaphragms during exercise, they’re limiting how deeply they can inhale, which in turn limits how much oxygen is absorbed and delivered to their muscles.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2023

Their use today is limited to more niche applications, including the chlorine industry’s asbestos diaphragms, or sheet gaskets or parts used to make vehicle braking systems.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 19, 2023

Restrictions on asbestos diaphragms and sheet gaskets for commercial use would take effect two years after the effective date of the final rule.

From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2022

Overall, the Studio Buds sound plenty good, but for all of the talk about proprietary acoustic diaphragms and custom-built drivers, Beats isn’t flipping the script on what to expect for this amount of money.

From The Verge ● Jun. 14, 2021

“Just try to realize it,” he said, and his voice sent a strange thrill quivering along their diaphragms.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley


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