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diaphragm

/ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/

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noun

Zwerchfell

In mammals, a sheet of muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen, contracted and relaxed in respiration to draw air into and expel air from the lungs; also called thoracic diaphragm.

Examples :

"My grandpa, who has trouble breathing, is working hard to strengthen his diaphragm muscles for better lung function. "

Mein Großvater, der Atembeschwerden hat, arbeitet hart daran, seine Zwerchfellmuskulatur zu stärken, um die Lungenfunktion zu verbessern.

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noun

Zwerchfell

Any of various membranes or sheets of muscle or ligament which separate one cavity from another.

Examples :

"The diaphragm separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. "

Das Zwerchfell trennt die Brusthöhle von der Bauchhöhle.

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Diaphragma, Verhütungskappe

A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.

Examples :

"The doctor explained how to properly insert the diaphragm before intercourse to prevent pregnancy. "

Der Arzt erklärte, wie man das Diaphragma vor dem Geschlechtsverkehr richtig einsetzt, um eine Schwangerschaft zu verhindern.

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noun

Zwerchfell

A flexible membrane separating two chambers and fixed around its periphery that distends into one or other chamber as the difference in the pressure in the chambers varies.

Examples :

"The diaphragm in my lungs expanded as I took a deep breath. "

Das Zwerchfell in meiner Lunge dehnte sich aus, als ich tief durchatmete.

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Membran, Schallwandler

(acoustics) In a speaker, the thin, semi-rigid membrane which vibrates to produce sound.

Examples :

"The speaker's diaphragm vibrated rapidly, creating a loud, clear sound. "

Die Membran des Lautsprechers vibrierte schnell und erzeugte einen lauten, klaren Klang.

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Blende

A thin opaque structure with a central aperture, used to limit the passage of light into a camera or similar device.

Examples :

"The photographer adjusted the diaphragm in the camera to control how much light reached the film. "

Der Fotograf passte die Blende in der Kamera an, um zu steuern, wie viel Licht auf den Film gelangte.

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Membran, Scheidewand

A permeable or semipermeable membrane.

Examples :

"The coffee filter acted as a diaphragm, allowing the liquid to pass through while trapping the coffee grounds. "

Der Kaffeefilter fungierte als Membran, die es der Flüssigkeit ermöglichte, hindurchzugehen, während sie die Kaffeepartikel zurückhielt.

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Membran, Scheibe

A floor slab, metal wall panel, roof panel or the like, having a sufficiently large in-plane shear stiffness and sufficient strength to transmit horizontal forces to resisting systems.

Examples :

"The diaphragm in the school auditorium's ceiling helped distribute the weight of the fans evenly, preventing the ceiling from collapsing under the load. "

Die Membran in der Decke des Schulsaals half, das Gewicht der Fans gleichmäßig zu verteilen und verhinderte so, dass die Decke unter der Last einstürzte.

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verb

Abblenden

To reduce lens aperture using an optical diaphragm.

Examples :

"The photographer diaphragmed the lens to capture more of the details in the family portrait. "

Der Fotograf blendete das Objektiv ab, um mehr Details im Familienporträt einzufangen.

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verb

Als Membran wirken, vibrieren

To act as a diaphragm, for example by vibrating.

Examples :

"The speaker's throat diaphragmed, creating a low, rumbling sound as they struggled to clear their voice before starting the presentation. "

Der Hals des Sprechers vibrierte und erzeugte ein tiefes, grollendes Geräusch, als er sich bemühte, seine Stimme vor Beginn der Präsentation zu räuspern.

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