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diaphragm in Italian

diaphragm in Italian is diaframma, diaframma lamellare — diaphragm means the dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.

diaphragm in Italian

diaframma
noun
diaframma lamellare
noun
(optics, photography) A thin opaque structure with a central aperture, used to limit the passage of light into a camera or similar device.
diaframma
noun
(optics, photography) A thin opaque structure with a central aperture, used to limit the passage of light into a camera or similar device.

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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "diaphragm" in Italian?

"diaphragm" in Italian is diaframma, diaframma lamellare. 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 Italian, "diaphragm" is diaframma, diaframma lamellare.

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

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "diaphragm": diaframma, diaframma lamellare.

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