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diaphragm in Catalan

diaphragm in Catalan is diafragma, diafragmar — diaphragm means the dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.

diaphragm in Catalan

diafragma
noun
diafragmar
verb
(optics, photography) To reduce lens aperture using an optical diaphragm.

What does "diaphragm" mean?

  1. noun The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.
    "Singers are taught to breathe from the diaphragm for better control."
  2. noun A dome-shaped contraceptive device inserted to cover the cervix.
    "She was fitted for a diaphragm at her doctor's appointment."
  3. noun A thin, flexible membrane, such as the vibrating part of a speaker or microphone.
    "The speaker's diaphragm vibrates to produce sound waves."
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diaphragm in a sentence

  • Singers are taught to breathe from the diaphragm for better control.
  • A sudden spasm of the diaphragm causes hiccups.
  • She was fitted for a diaphragm at her doctor's appointment.
  • The speaker's diaphragm vibrates to produce sound waves.

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What is "diaphragm" in Catalan?

"diaphragm" in Catalan is diafragma, diafragmar. diaphragm means: The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.

How do you use "diaphragm" in a sentence?

Example: "Singers are taught to breathe from the diaphragm for better control." In Catalan, "diaphragm" is diafragma, diafragmar.

Are there other ways to say "diaphragm" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 2 translations listed for "diaphragm": diafragma, diafragmar.

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