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diaphragm
('d/aI//@/,fr/&/m )

noun (n)

  • a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    The new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically.
    Synonym:
    stop
    source: wordnet30
  • (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration(noun.body)
    Synonym:
    midriff
    source: wordnet30
  • 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(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • A dividing membrane or thin partition, commonly with an opening through it.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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