counterrotating

[ koun-ter-roh-tey-ting, koun- ]

/ ˈkaʊn tərˈroʊ teɪ tɪŋ, ˌkaʊn- /

adjective Machinery.

(of two corresponding or similar moving parts) rotating in opposite directions: counterrotating propellers.

Nearby words

counterpurchase, counterreformation, counterreply, counterrevolution, counterrevolutionary, counterrotating, counterscarp, countershading, countershaft, countershock, countersign

Origin of counterrotating

counter- + rotating¹

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