SUN AND PLANET WHEEL
\sˈʌn and plˈanɪt wˈiːl], \sˈʌn and plˈanɪt wˈiːl], \s_ˈʌ_n a_n_d p_l_ˈa_n_ɪ_t w_ˈiː_l]\
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(Mech.) A combination for converting the reciprocating motion of the beam of the steam-engine into the circular motion of the fly-wheel. The sun-wheel is on the axle of the fly-wheel, the planet-wheel on the connecting rod, the teeth of the former working with those of the latter ; and their centres are connected by a link to prevent displacement.
By Henry Percy Smith
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- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.
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